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Support LifeFlight of Maine and a chance to win a Matthew Russ painting!

Welcome to my Cross for LifeFlight Fundraising Page!

Twelve years ago, I was in a small plane that crashed into the ocean while flying from Matinicus Island to Owls Head in Maine. All four of us aboard the plane survived, but not without serious injury. Many came together that day to aid and rescue us, including LifeFlight of Maine. Both LifeFlight helicopters (there were two at the time) were deployed, one of which transported me. I later learned that my injuries were life-threatening, and without my LifeFlight transport, I would have died. 

I have made a full recovery, and for the ninth year, I will participate, with my husband and bestie Matthew Russ, in the Cross for LifeFlight, formerly known as the Islesboro Crossing. 

This fundraising event is a self-directed outdoor challenge that can be completed anytime during the month of August. To celebrate LifeFlight’s 25th anniversary, Matt and I each plan to log 25 miles a week during the month of August hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking or walking our dog Mitchell. We enjoy these activities together and it is an outward way to demonstrate our gratitude to LifeFlight. Because of LifeFlight, I have the second chance to enjoy these activities. Our gratitude never goes away and we want to spread awareness for this much needed service for the people of Maine.

LifeFlight of Maine is a nonprofit organization and the state’s only emergency medical helicopter service. With three helicopters, an airplane and ground ambulances, LifeFlight brings ICU-level care directly to the patient. Since 1998, as Maine’s only air ambulance service, LifeFlight has served more than 36,000 patients, one life at a time, from every community and hospital in the state. 

Please consider making a donation of any size to help LifeFlight continue their courageous and life-saving work they do 24/7. AND!!!!! For every $50 you donate, we will enter your name in a drawing to win Matthew Russ’ painting, Vinalhaven and Beyond #1, a 16" x 20" oil on canvas valued at $3,500. The painting is shown below. Any donation is welcome! And remember! The more you donate, the better your chances are to win Matt’s painting, but whatever you choose, LifeFlight wins. 

Thank you and GO LIFEFLIGHT!!!

Photo above: My amazing flight crew: Medic Frank McClellan, Flight Nurse Missy McCann and Pilot Dave Burr ❤️❤️❤️

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