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Welcome to my Cross for LifeFlight Fundraising Page!

 

Thirteen 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 tenth year, I will participate with my husband 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 13 years since my accident, Matt and I plan to complete 13 Maine adventures. We will be hiking, biking, swimming, paddling and walking our dog Mitchell, all the while reflecting on how grateful we are, thanks to LifeFlight, to have this second chance to enjoy these activities that we love. Our gratitude never goes away, thus we are committed to support and raise awareness for this much needed critical care service for all 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 39,000 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, Penobscot Bay from Ducktrap Mountain #1, a 12" x 18" oil on panel valued at $2,000. 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!!!

 

Photos above: 

My amazing flight crew: Paramedic Frank McClellan, Nurse Missy McCann and Pilot Dave Burr ❤️❤️❤️

My father-in-law Joel Russ and my husband Matthew Russ ❤️❤️

Mitchell sporting his CFL bandana❤️

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