Torres Strait Islander, Hassan Binawel, was in Cairns Base Hospital's ICU after a below-the-knee amputation. With complications such as infection and severe blood loss following surgery, he then faced an above knee amputation.

Angel Flight arranged the transportation of Hassan's children so they could be with him prior to and just after the second operation.

Hassan has been through a very difficult period, emotionally and physically and benefited immensely from the close support of his children, Shem [24] and twins Lawrence and Gayai [16].

Angel flight 1 by Aero-Tropics
First mission for Aero-Tropics.

Given the relatively short notice of this mission Angel Flight purchased specially discounted airfares through Aero-Tropics.

About Aero-Tropics With a varied fleet of 15 aircraft engaged in daily Scheduled Air Transport and Charter flights from our Cairns and Horn Island bases, Aero-Tropics has the Torres Strait and Cape York Peninsula covered.

The Aero-Tropics Regular Public Transport network extends from Cairns through to the outer islands of the Torres Strait, with seamless connections throughout.

Comment by Liz Clark
Indigenous Liaison Officer - Cairns Base Hospital

"Hassan had his operation late yesterday and it was a huge success.  His wife Mary said he came out of recovery laughing and having a joke with staff.  His spirits have been lifted enormously with having his children here. Thank you once again for all your assistance."