Cross for LifeFlight

Welcome to my Cross for LifeFlight Fundraising Page!

Twelve years ago, our daughter-in-law, KC Ford (our son Matthew’s wife) was one of 3 passengers and a pilot in a small plane that crashed into the ocean and sank while flying from Matinicus Island to Owls Head in Maine. All four aboard the plane survived, but not without serious injuries.  Many came together that day to aid and rescue them, including lobstermen and LifeFlight of Maine. Both LifeFlight helicopters (there were two at the time) were deployed, one of which transported KC to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.  KC later learned that her injuries were life-threatening, and without LifeFlight transport, she could well have died. 

KC has made a full recovery, and for the nineth year has herself participated, with her husband Matthew, in the Cross for LifeFlight. 

This fundraising event is a self-directed outdoor challenge that can be completed anytime during the month of August. 

I participated in Cross for LifeFlight last year, logging 101 miles in the month of August and raising $5,200 from many supportive friends and acquaintances, for which I was most grateful.  If you were one of those, I thank you.

My personal goal this year is to raise $7,000 + again and run 120+ miles in the month of August, in and around the Damariscotta region and on the publicly accessible trails of the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, an active local land trust.  

Please consider making a donation by clicking the DONATE button and searching for my name.

This year I am especially proud to have joined the The LifeFlight Grateful Patient Program Team.  This program, new this year, provides opportunities for patients and family members to be involved with LifeFlight events. For patients and families who are given the chance to share a story, this is a powerful way to help spread awareness about the importance of LifeFlight.

My participation in Cross for LifeFlight is an outward way for my wife Carolyn and me to demonstrate our gratitude to LifeFlight for saving KC’s life.  

I would strongly encourage anyone interested in the supporting the mission of LifeFlight Maine to join the Cross for LifeFlight effort:  Grab a paddle and kayak, canoe or paddle board from your backyard;  lace up your running shoes; pull those walking shoes out of the closet; get your bicycle out of the shed and GET MOVING for LifeFlight Maine.  
You may want to put together a team for comradery, team spirit and mutual support.

All the best,
 
Joel