Founded in 2003, Kids in Flight is a non-profit organization that uses aviation-related activities and airplane rides to give children with serious illnesses or disabilities an opportunity to escape by soaring above their crises, complications, and struggles. Through a variety of exciting, fun-filled programs and the thrill of flight, children and their families share unique bonding experiences that will be remembered forever. Everyone knows that from the air, objects below appear smaller. For children fighting serious illnesses, the escape and excitement of flying can make their problems seem smaller as well, giving them a new perspective on their struggles. It is because of this that there is a sense of hope, determination, and perseverance that is the essence of Kids in Flight and all who are involved.