groundangels.org – Caring Road rides to Treatment

CARING GROUND TRANSPORTATION

COMPLIMENTARY RIDES TO CRITICAL TREATMENT

Mission Administration email is admin@groundangels.org

Office Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Please send a text before or after office hours to 832-301-2816.

Volunteers run missions 24/7.

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Respiratory infection is a clear threat to many of our Patients in treatment. PLEASE speak Up if ALL passengers need to wear a mask.
ALL passengers in the car must wear seat belts - its the law !

IMPORTANT
ALL VISITORS PLEASE NOTE.

HOUSTON GROUND ANGELS ONLY OPERATE IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. WE ARE NOT ACTIVE IN OTHER PARTS OF TEXAS - OR IN OTHER STATES. WE ARE A SMALL GROUP, TRYING TO HELP PATIENT TRAVELLERS IN AND OUT OF HOUSTON's CRITICAL CARE MEDICAL FACILITIES.

We can only support Patients going to critical medical treatment. We regret we cannot assist LOCAL Houston patients needing transport to Dental, Optician and routine doctor appointments. Patients must ALWAYS have a back up plan – as we just cannot support the many requests received.

CALL 832-301-2816 with any questions.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS - PLEASE JOIN US

our mission

Houston Ground Angels is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization established in 2000. Its purpose is to provide complimentary ground transportation for local Houston patients and those flying in from out-of-town – getting to and from critical medical care at both local clinics and Houston’s Texas Medical Center, which includes the MD Anderson Cancer treatment center.

We ask all Patients to REGISTER – ONE TIME to provide basic key information including contact details. Houston Ground Angels driver volunteers meet patients at their homes or at public/private airports and provide a ride to or from their medical clinic or a Med Center hotel.

Transportation (we call them Missions) is provided by driver volunteers (Ground Angels) who generously gift their time, automobiles and gasoline.

who we are

All operations are entirely supported by public donations. THANK YOU for helping us.

Over 6150 rides were requested in 2023 – we were successful in meeting 75% of the need.

Our volunteers provide complimentary LOCAL and AIRPORT rides for patients and their family’s to get to their critical medical treatment

More VOLUNTEER drivers needed – please connect with us to volunteer

what we do

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people from across the country and around the world travel to Houston for care at its renowned medical centers, seeking life-saving treatment for themselves, a child, spouse, or other family member.

Many arrive alone or as a parent accompanying a young child. Unfamiliar with the city and without local contacts, they face added stress while coping with serious illness. Numerous patients must return repeatedly throughout their treatment, compounding the financial, logistical and emotional burden. Our volunteers seek to ease patients medical journey – one ride at a time.

Mounting medical bills and lost wages, the costs of airfare, lodging, meals, and local transport can become overwhelming. Studies estimate patients may spend roughly $11,000 on food, hotels, and ground travel while pursuing their critical care.

Houston Ground Angels helps ease this burden by offering volunteer drivers who provide ground transportation from airports or patients’ residences to the Texas Medical Center and other treatment facilities. When patients are ready to return home, a Ground Angel collects them and drives them either to their departing airport or back to their residence.

All rides—referred to as MISSIONS—are provided free of charge to patients.

how can you help?

1. Become a Houston Ground Angel.

Just click on become a VOLUNTEER and complete the form.

2. Help spread the word about Houston Ground Angels with your social group/friends or neighbors.

3. Make a DONATION to support our mission.

Please take a moment and read our history in the “ABOUT US” section.

Here is a short video – on the MD Anderson Hospital website that tells one patients story.

Get our latest Community Newsletter here – get added to the circulation – we send out twice a year.

PATIENT REGISTRATION

REQUEST A RIDE - LOCAL

REQUEST A RIDE - AIRPORT

VOLUNTEER - LOG IN

Our operations are entirely supported by public donations. PLEASE consider making a donation to help our mission.

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Greetings! I wanted to express my gratitude to the magnificent community of Houston Ground Angels! Reflecting back this morning how over the last few years I have been forced to embrace my unpredicted health challenges, and how I Thank God for depositing the Angels that have blessed me with transportation to and from my medical treatments. I am a patient with a diagnosis that requires treatments at multiple Houston medical centers. Having been all consumed with accepting my health decline and pain along with insurmountable financial burdens it is so VERY comforting knowing HGA is there to offset and assist, especially since I can’t drive at this time.

Please say “Thank You” to each Angel that has accepted my missions and not only provided comforting rides, but from arrival to drop off provided great conversation and inspirational encouragement which always makes me feel like family! The mission and commitment of HGA is a jewel of a blessing!

Sharon B. (Feb ’26)

Today was my last treatment @ MDA! I couldn’t have done it without the Houston Ground Angels and especially Rebecca.
Thank You All So Very Much For Your Tireless Assistance In My Journey. May You All Be Blessed.

Cassandra M. (Aug “25)

Volunteers – Jean, Gene and Derek provided a total of 13 rides.

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I don’t know what I would have done without Ground Angels during my Cancer journey. The Volunteers are THE BEST!!! They were always Professional, Kind and Courteous! They would pick me up from the airport and transport me to MD Anderson Cancer Center for treatment, scans and Lab work. When I needed a ride back to the airport they were always ready to help. Thank you Ground Angels!!! You are truly Angels on Earth!!!

Valerie T. (May ’26)

Dearest Houston Ground Angels – This is Shelly, I am sending from Marty’s phone – wanted to let you know Marty passed away last Friday. He fought all the way to the end. He thought so much of your group and we appreciate all your hard work not just for us, but for every patient coming to Houston facing what we faced.

You made our journey a little easier by your kindness. May God bless you. Thanks Again.

Shelly O. (June ’25)

I have personally experienced the incredible impact of your work, and I am deeply moved by the selflessness and dedication of your volunteers. You are making a real and lasting difference, in the lives of so many of us, who are struggling. Your commitment to serving others is truly inspiring. Thank you for choosing this path and for the positive impact you have on peoples lives. I am truly grateful for your existence. I sincerely thank you very much.

Terry H. (May ’25)

Dear Felicity, Paul, Melanie, Dick, and Rebecca, I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all of you. Your kindness and generosity in offering free rides to my cancer treatments in Houston have made an incredible difference in my life during this challenging time. It’s not just the rides themselves, but the care and support you’ve shown me that have truly touched my heart. Each of you has lightened a heavy load, and I will forever be thankful for your kindness. Rebecca, thank you for managing this with such grace and efficiency, I am beyond grateful for your willingness to help without hesitation. You’ve made a real impact on me, and I will never forget your generosity. With sincere thanks.

Alan H. (Aug’25)

Ground Angels has been a tremendous blessing to my husband Michael and myself as we travel to MDAnderson from Colorado into Houston. It’s not only the transportation that eases our burden but the conversations with our Angel drivers. We financially support Ground Angels so they can be blessed as they bless others. Thank you Volunteers! You make a difference!

Jen B. (Apr ’26)

Thank you and your Ground Angels organization for being so generous and kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my rides with volunteers Susan S. and Gene N. They are so delightful and kind and I enjoyed our conversations and the laughter that we shared. The kindness and generosity of HGA is deeply appreciated.

Sincerely,

Nancy T. (May 2025)

I wanted to thank all you guys again for all you do for people like me. You are so appreciated and making a difference in this world. Have a wonderful summer and stay cool.

Janet R. (Mar 2026)

Valerie T. (Jun 2026)

INFORMATION about the SPANISH WEBSITE

The Houston Ground Angels website has been translated into Spanish to help non-English speaking patients better understand how to start the complimentary travel process we call “Missions”. However, be advised our staff and office people do not speak Spanish. Please consider finding a bilingual relative, or friend who can help you if our staff contact you by phone about your ride request. You also may need help to complete the on-line forms which are all in English.