Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miracle Flights, the nation’s leading medical flight charity, today announced the appointment of Robert Sanchez as the organization’s Vice President of Corporate Alliances. In his new role, Sanchez will be responsible for cultivating strategic national partnerships on behalf of Miracle Flights, as well as developing opportunities to grow the nonprofit organization and expand its mission to serve more families in need.
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Miracle Flights provides free commercial airline travel to critically ill children in need of specialized, distant medical care.
Sanchez brings to Miracle Flights more than 10 years of experience in the corporate, start-up and nonprofit sectors. His most recent role was leasing manager for International Market Centers, the largest operator of premier showroom space for the home furnishings, home décor, gift and apparel industries. Prior to IMC, Sanchez served as senior manager of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night campaign, establishing new sales, marketing and branding initiatives to increase revenue and build campaign event attendance. Sanchez was also co-founder and CEO of the dry cleaning start-up Mint Locker. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Virginia.
“Robert is a dynamic, progressive thinker with a diversity of experience and proven track record of success, particularly in the nonprofit sector,” said Miracle Flights CEO Mark E. Brown. “I’m thrilled to have his talent, vision and thoughtful leadership at this exciting time in our organization, as Miracle Flights enters its 33rd year of service.
Since its founding in 1985, Miracle Flights has provided more than 122,000 free flights to help those with complex medical needs gain access to life-changing treatment not available in their local communities. For more information, visit www.miracleflights.org.
About Miracle Flights
Miracle Flights is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free medical air transportation to children and adults via commercial airlines throughout the United States. With over three decades of service to families in need, Miracle Flights has coordinated more than 122,000 flights and counting. For more information about Miracle Flights, to request flight assistance, or to make a donation, call 800-359-1711 or visit miracleflights.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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