Cross for LifeFlight

Welcome to my Cross for LifeFlight Fundraising Page!

Between August 1 and August 31, I will be doing my own Crossing to support LifeFlight of Maine, a challenge that will symbolize the difficulties of providing lifesaving emergency medical care to Maine's many island and rural communities. 

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. As Maine’s only air ambulance service, LifeFlight has served more than 38,000 patients, one life at a time, from every community and hospital in the state. 

LifeFlight plays a critical role in the “chain of survival” by connecting people to the care they need. People who live in Maine and people who visit Maine—including me—depend on LifeFlight to be there for them. In 2009, LifeFlight was there when Jim Cook had a heart attack while at work in Skowhegan. He was transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center where he received emergency care. I’m grateful to LifeFlight for being there for my family. I participate in the Cross for LifeFlight so they will continue to be there for my friends and family, should the unthinkable happen.

For my Crossing, I commit to walking or hiking at least 53 miles during the month of August. This distance symbolizes the distance of Jim's LifeFlight transport from Skowhegan to Bangor.

I hope you will consider making a donation in support of this important cause. Just click on the “donate” button. My fundraising goal is $2,000 and any amount is greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much for supporting my efforts, and mostly, for supporting this critically important service.