Imagine your mental health being at its lowest, but knowing that seeking help would mean losing your career forever. Would you choose to be healthy and happy again or to retain the only thing that keeps a roof over your head and food on your table?

This impossible decision is the reality for every pilot in the United States. Due to the FAA's antiquated laws, seeking a formal diagnosis or treatment for a mental health struggle can cause a pilot to lose their clearance to legally fly. As a result, aviators are left to either suffer in silence or self-medicate with substances like alcohol. The concept of "lie to fly" has been an open secret among pilots for decades, and for the health and safety of pilots and airline passengers alike, something needs to change.

Meet the Pilot Mental Health Campaign, a nonprofit founded by a grassroots group of aviators who have decided that enough is enough. Together, we drafted the Mental Health in Aviation Act (MHAA), a bill that would require the FAA to re-examine its archaic rules surrounding pilot mental health to make flying safer for everyone. It was introduced to the US House of Representatives in April 2025 by Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois, where it accrued 43 cosponsors from representatives across both sides of the aisle. We are thrilled to announce that the MHAA passed the House on October 21st, 2025.

But the fight isn't over yet. The MHAA is expected to be introduced to the Senate in January of 2026, and we need your help to push it through to the finish line. We've partnered with YouTube personality, pilot, and proud PMHC member Xyla Foxlin to create the "Cleared for Take Off" fundraiser. To celebrate finally being cleared to fly again after losing her medical certificate in 2024, all of the profits from this event will go toward lobbying the Senate in January, with the goal of raising $75,000. Rewards for each donation tier are listed below.

If you can't donate, don't worry - you can still help! Spreading the word about our fundraiser and calling your senator are both deeply impactful and cost-free ways you can help us garner support and visibility. Whether you're an advocate or a donor, thank you for supporting our fight for safer skies.

Cleared for Take Off Donation Drive 2025 with Xyla Foxlin

Help us Pass the Mental Health In Aviation Act in the SENATE!