Aeroplan Points Matching Week for Air Canada Foundation
Date: October 5–11, 2026
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Eligible Donations: Aeroplan point donations to the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program will be multiplied through matching contributions from Aeroplan and its partners.
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Purpose: The Hospital Transportation Program helps transport children requiring medical care that isn’t available within their community.
Overview:
Today marks the beginning of the Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program. Members are encouraged to donate Aeroplan points, which will be matched until October 11, 2026. The program aims to assist families in need of travelling for essential medical treatment.
Quotes:
Éric Lauzon, Director of Community Relations & Partnerships at Air Canada, stated: “Each year, Aeroplan Points Matching Week shows the remarkable difference we can make when our members and partners come together…”
Participating Partners:
Returning partners include TD, CIBC, and American Express. New partners include Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty. Donations can potentially achieve up to eight times their impact.
Past Impact:
In 2025, over 35 million points were allocated to the program, facilitating nearly 500 family trips.
Sylas’s Story: From Patient to Ambassador
At 13, Sylas experienced a severe biking accident requiring urgent medical attention. Thanks to the Hospital Transportation Program, he and his family were able to travel to BC Children’s Hospital for treatment without the added stress of travel costs.
Quote from Jen, Sylas’s Mom: “These flights were such a godsend for us… It meant I could show up for Sylas without worrying.”
Today, Sylas, now 15, is thriving, participating as the 2026 Air Canada Foundation National Hospital Transportation Program Ambassador.
About the Program
The Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program has helped children for over 20 years, removing financial burdens for families needing specialized medical care that is distant from their homes. Each year, millions of donated Aeroplan points support families, ensuring distance never hinders access to medical care.
About the Air Canada Foundation
Founded in 2012, the non-profit organization focuses on children’s health and well-being, redistributing Aeroplan points to families in need of medical transport.
Contact Information:
- Media Inquiries: media@aircanada.ca
- More Information: aircanada.com/media
For full details about the matching program, visit this link.
