The LifeFlight Foundation

Making Second Chances Possible

The LifeFlight Foundation is a distinct but interrelated nonprofit that provides fundraising and public relations support to LifeFlight of Maine.

Supported by the generosity of the many friends of LifeFlight, the Foundation raises funds for aircraft, medical equipment, statewide aviation infrastructure and improvements, and the various training and education programs offered by LifeFlight.

The Foundation offices are located in Augusta, Maine, although members of the team often work from one of the three LifeFlight bases and travel around the state to meet with donors and partners.

Since its founding in 2003, the Foundation has raised more than $47.5 million to support LifeFlight of Maine.

The LifeFlight Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees who represent a wide range of sectors and regions across the state.

Every gift to The LifeFlight Foundation matters to Maine.

Ways to Give

Learn more about the many ways you can support LifeFlight of Maine’s mission.

Planned Giving

Explore how you can make a difference for Maine and leave a lasting legacy.

Grateful Patient Program

Become a LifeFlight Ambassador and give back to Maine’s only air ambulance service.

Funding Priorities

Explore the LifeFlight Foundation’s funding priorities and how you can help.

Donor Impact

At the LifeFlight Foundation, we strive to make every one of our donors feel valued and appreciated. Every gift, regardless of the size, is a visible signal about the importance of our mission. Supported by the generosity of the many friends of LifeFlight of Maine, the Foundation raises funds for aircraft, hospital helipads, statewide aviation […]

Community Giving

Since 1998, more than 280 Maine communities have made a gift to support LifeFlight.

Foundation Team Directory

Lauren Cowan

Annual Giving and Events Officer
LCowan@lifeflight.me (207) 210-2208 Full Bio

Renee Johnson

Senior Development Associate
rjohnson@lifeflight.me (207) 542-5458 Full Bio

Steve Littleson

Executive Director, The LifeFlight Foundation
slittleson@lifeflight.me 207-401-8888 Full Bio

Ashley MacMillan

Leadership Gift Officer
amacmillan@lifeflight.me m. (207) 357-5508 Full Bio

Amy Root

Chief of Philanthropy
Aroot@lifeflight.me (207) 215-5709

Stephanie Shunda

Director of Foundation Relations
sshunda@lifeflight.me 207-307-4445 Full Bio

Veronica Marzonie Honored with “Spirit of ECHO Safety Award”

Veronica Marzonie, a LifeFlight of Maine flight nurse and Director of Safety, Risk & Resilience, was honored with the “Spirit of ECHO Safety Award” at the ECHO HeliOps Conference in Philadelphia on September 22, 2026. This award recognizes individuals who make an outstanding contribution in Public Safety Aviation through their efforts to enhance operations, reduce […]

Patient Story: Sally Loughridge Busch

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 […]

LifeFlight of Maine Named Among “Best Places to Work” in the State for Third Consecutive Year

LifeFlight of Maine was named one of the best places to work in Maine by “Best Companies Group.”

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