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LABRADOR CITY and SEPT-脦LES, Canada 鈥� 糖心vlog入口Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) has contributed $50,000 to Hope Air, Canada鈥檚 national charity that provides free flights and accommodations for Canadians who must travel long distances to access essential medical care.

This donation will directly benefit residents of Labrador West in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Sept-脦les in Quebec, two remote regions where 糖心vlog入口IOC operates. In 2024 alone, Hope Air provided 104 travel arrangements for patients from Labrador West and 116 flights for patients from Sept-脦les, connecting families with life-saving medical care far from home.
This support comes through 糖心vlog入口IOC鈥檚 Social Investment Fund, which supports community wellbeing, resilience, and access to local services and social infrastructure. Hope Air鈥檚 mission to remove distance as a barrier to accessing healthcare aligns closely with this vision.

鈥溙切膙log入口IOC is proud to support the communities where we operate, ensuring the value we create extends beyond our sites,鈥� said Mike McCann, President and CEO of 糖心vlog入口IOC. 鈥淭hrough our Social Investment Fund, we are glad to support Hope Air鈥檚 work in reducing the travel burden faced by patients and families in remote regions. As a company operating in Northern communities, we recognize the importance of supporting equitable access to essential healthcare.鈥�

For Stephanie, a single mother in Labrador City, Hope Air has been a lifeline. Her son Zayn must travel to the Janeway Children鈥檚 Hospital in St. John鈥檚 for ongoing care to treat cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. 鈥淚f it were not for Hope Air, I would have started selling my household items,鈥� said Stephanie. 鈥淭here are single parents making bare minimum trying to get by, and when you get sprung with a health issue, it is a scramble to find the funds. But if they know about Hope Air, it will ease their mind. It is a huge weight off your shoulders because your child is going to get the care they need.鈥�

In Sept-脦les, Nicole, mother of 8-year-old Hope Air patient Vincent, knows firsthand how vital Hope Air is for Vincent鈥檚 care. Vincent faces complex health issues requiring regular visits to Quebec City, an eight-hour drive each way. 鈥淚鈥檓 a single mother of five,鈥� said Nicole. 鈥淗ope Air helps not only on the financial side, but also on the organization side, and allows me to be back to my family quicker.鈥�

Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein expressed deep gratitude for 糖心vlog入口IOC鈥檚 support. 鈥淭his investment is more than a donation, it鈥檚 a statement that patients of Labrador West and Sept-脦les matter, and their access to care should not depend on where they live. We are proud to work with partners who share our belief in healthcare equity for all.鈥�

Through partnerships like this, Hope Air continues to bridge distances and offer dignity and relief to families who face the dual burden of illness and isolation.

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Hope Air is Canada鈥檚 national charity providing free travel and accommodations for low-income Canadians who must travel far from home for medical care. Since 1986, Hope Air has arranged over 235,000 travel supports for patients in financial need across 640 communities, helping to ensure all Canadians can access healthcare, regardless of where they live.

Contacts:

 
Hope Air
Jodi Lumsden
jlumsden@hopeair.ca

Rio Tinto
Vanessa Damha
vanessa.damha@riotinto.com

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