For Sally Loughridge Busch, art is more than just a hobby — it’s a piece of her identity. Picking up a paintbrush has helped her conquer both life-threatening health issues and daily stressors that are out of her control. Painting serves as a way to express her thoughts and share them with others, without needing […]
“We fit a very important niche in the healthcare system in Maine. Yet, current challenges in our infrastructure should make everyone in our state recognize the critical role LifeFlight provides in making sure that all of us have access to the critical care that we, or our loved ones, may need at any given moment.” […]
“The most important, powerful, and valuable asset we have is our people, and we have an incredible team at LifeFlight.” – Joe Kellner, CEO The LifeFlight staff and crew consists of more than 140 individuals who take great pride in caring for the people of Maine. Whether they work in an ambulance, helicopter, airplane, or […]
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 LifeFlight Emergency Care Open golf tournament raised $45,000 for LifeFlight of Maine’s clinical education program! More than 140 golfers joined us at The Meadows Golf Club in Litchfield on Monday, June 15, 2026. The tournament is a wonderful opportunity to bring together LifeFlight crew, EMS and aviation […]
Dear Friends, Because of you, when the call comes, we are ready. In 2025, Life Flight of Maine continued to stand for something simple and powerful: reliability. Across mountains, islands, rural roads, and city streets, our aircraft and ground teams launched day and night to ensure that no patient was out of reach. Your generosity […]
In the summer of 2025, 95 participants crossed more than 3,700 miles. These participants raised more than $216,000, thanks to the support of 1,500 donors. The Cross for LifeFlight is our most important fundraising event of the year and is one of the easiest ways to support our lifesaving mission. Every dollar we raise and […]
On Tuesday, January 27th, we hosted a donor reception in Cumberland to celebrate LifeFlight and raise support. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Why Jim and Pam Cleveland Support LifeFlight Jim and Pam Cleveland have fond memories of spending summer days in Islesboro with their family. The island in Penobscot Bay is only fourteen miles long and is home to slightly more than 600 year-round residents. It’s where Pam grew up and where the couple’s children and grandchildren […]
Each year, through its Community Giving Program, the LifeFlight Foundation reaches out to municipalities across Maine asking for support. Since 2006, more than 280 communities have come together to contribute a total of $1.1 million. This includes the Town of Liberty, which has contributed to LifeFlight’s Community Giving Program consecutively for the last ten years. Liberty, which has fewer […]
On August 23, 2025, a helicopter landing zone in Weld was dedicated in memory of Caren Daugherty, a former LifeFlight of Maine patient and annual summer visitor to nearby Webb Lake. Dozens of community and family members attended the event, which was organized by Caren’s husband, Brent Daugherty. Brent, who helped facilitate the designation of […]
