Eric Stonestreet Hooks Young Patient Up With Private Jet For Treatment In Boston

BOSTON (CBS) – One of the stars of "Modern Family" used his connections to help a young patient in need get to Boston for treatment.

Eric Stonestreet shared a photo on Instagram Monday of Tristan and his family on board a private jet. The actor explained that Tristan had to get to Boston this week for medical appointments, but flying commercial is difficult because of the different tubes and machines he needs.

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Luckily for Tristan, Stonestreet mentioned the situation to his friend Jimmy John Liautaud – the owner of the national sandwich chain Jimmy John's.

Actor Eric Stonestreet attends ABC's 'Modern Family' ATAS Emmy Event at Fox Studios on May 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

"Without missing a beat, Jimmy offered up his jet to take Tristan and his family to Boston from KC and back," Stonestreet said. "We don't always get to hear about the good things people do in this world, so I'd like you to know about this nice thing Jimmy did for me and for Tristan."