Billionaire Mark Cuban Lends Family Private Jet for Sick Girl's Emergency Trip

The family's insurance denied coverage for the urgent transportation to a children's hospital.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 11:41pm

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A young girl from Minnesota received a lifesaving transfusion at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, with help from billionaire Mark Cuban. Cuban loaned the family his private jet after they said insurance denied coverage for their emergency transportation to get the girl to the hospital.

Why it matters

This story highlights the challenges families can face when insurance denies coverage for critical medical transportation, and how the generosity of a wealthy individual can make a life-saving difference in such situations.

The details

The girl's mother, Alexandria McMahon, shared videos with sister station WLWT from her TikTok that went viral and caught the eye of Cuban's team. Within 48 hours, baby Stella was taken from Minneapolis Children's Hospital to Cincinnati Children's Hospital and back.

  • On March 23, 2026, the family's insurance denied coverage for the emergency transportation.
  • On March 24, 2026, Mark Cuban's team arranged for the family to use his private jet to get the girl to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

The players

Mark Cuban

A billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team who lent his private jet to the family in need.

Alexandria McMahon

The mother of the young girl who received the lifesaving transfusion at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

Stella

The young girl from Minnesota who received the emergency medical treatment at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

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What they’re saying

“I am amazed by the kindness shown to my family and grateful for how the situation unfolded.”

— Alexandria McMahon, Mother

What’s next

The family plans to thank Mark Cuban personally for his generosity and support during this critical time.

The takeaway

This story demonstrates the power of compassion and the difference a wealthy individual can make in helping a family access urgent medical care when their insurance falls short. It highlights the ongoing challenges many families face in navigating the complexities of the healthcare system.