06/15/2026
This is Emma, a vibrant 17-year-old who just finished high school!
She dreams of attending Shelton State this fall to kickstart her biology degree. Passionate about horses and cherishing moments with friends, she navigates life with Marfan Syndrome—a rare condition affecting 1 in 5,000 people.
Her local orthopedist at Children's of Alabama Birmingham, AL referred her to another specialist for treatments far from home, which means a 12 hour car ride to Norfolk, VA
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Thanks to volunteer pilots like Charles, Emma can focus on her health and well-being instead of the journey. It's heartwarming to see pilots share their love for flying by connecting with patients like her.