Travel Companions

Flying Wheels Travel is committed to our mission of opening the world of travel to people with a disability, chronic illness or the mature traveler. As part of our effort to fulfill this mission, we understand that not everyone has someone to travel with him or her or your care partner may want an opportunity to relax as well. We are able to recommend experienced travel companions who are able to assist you while traveling, provide a break to the person that cares for you or provide additional support to your care partner. We can arrange travel companions for individual travel, part of a group travel opportunity or to assist a single traveler. Please contact us to arrange for a travel companion. 

Edna Cook

Edna was employed as a travel consultant with Flying Wheels Travel for many years, and then in 1998 she started a new career as a flight attendant with United Airlines. During her time with United, Edna traveled worldwide, and was even selected to work one of United’s Mercy Mission flights into New Orleans during the Hurricane Katrina disaster period.

Edward Gillespie

Edward was employed as a PCA and physical therapist assistant in California and Alabama before changing careers and moving to Minnesota. For nearly ten years, Edward was a volunteer with the National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter assisting people with multiple sclerosis at MS Camp and getaways. He was recognized as a Volunteer All-star by the MS Society in 2008 and is highly respected and admired by clients he has had the privilege to assist throughout the years. Edward is passionate about providing people with a disability or chronic illness the opportunity to travel and is available to assist you with your travel needs.