Life Flight Network Foundation

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Virtual Skies Fundraising Campaign

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Help Upgrade Our Flight Simulator

At Life Flight Network, we believe training, learning, and preparation are the pillars of safe operations.

When it comes to continuing education for our pilots, we ensure that our training protocols exceed those mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) because our commitment to safety and excellence means going above and beyond.

One of the state-of-the-art tools we use to train our pilots is the Bell 407 GXi flight simulator, built by FRASCA. This highly technical piece of equipment allows our pilots to practice flying in varying weather conditions, terrain, and emergency scenarios.

While this technology has greatly increased operational safety, hours spent training in our current simulator do not count toward FAA training requirements. This means we must take aircraft out of service to complete training flights, reducing the availability of these assets for lifesaving transports.

To improve efficiencies, reduce out-of-service time for our aircraft, and improve the quality of our pilot training even further, we are seeking to purchase an upgrade for our simulator that would allow training hours to count toward FAA requirements.

This upgrade is estimated at $2 million and will include an advanced mobile cockpit, allowing us to practice both standard maneuvers and high-risk procedures in a safe and controlled environment.

The Life Flight Network Foundation is seeking donations to help fund this training enhancement designed to improve the quality and safety of pilot training at our organization. A donation to our Virtual Skies campaign is tax deductible and an investment in Life Flight Network’s mission of saving lives.

We appreciate the generous support from individuals like you who feel compelled to contribute, regardless of the donation amount. Your decision to support our organization is truly valued and makes a difference in the communities we serve.

Make A Difference

Life Flight Network Foundation Supports our Lifesaving Mission.

The Life Flight Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, established in 2009 to provide critical financial support to our mission services. The Foundation allows us to fulfill Life Flight Network’s mission of saving lives through industry-leading care and transport.

Our foundation enhances Life Flight Network’s clinical excellence, sustainability, commitment to advancing access to quality healthcare, and education and training for our healthcare partners. Donations provide us with the funds to acquire state-of-the-art medical and transport equipment as well as advanced training for our employees. Additionally, our foundation supports Life Flight Network’s financial assistance program for patients who need help covering the cost of transport.

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Your Donation Supports

In Your Community

Life Flight Network is in your community. We value the relationships with civic-minded groups and those who promote the well-being of people. Request a presentation.

Life Flight Network is proud to be a member of the communities we serve. For over 46 years we have been giving back to our communities through education and outreach events. Donations to the Life Flight Network Foundation support our efforts to spend time in the community and connect with the people we serve. Whether we’re staffing an informational booth, giving a presentation, or providing a base tour, we value the opportunity to engage with our patients, friends, and partners.

Healthcare Partner Training

In a critical medical emergency, seconds count. We understand that when time is critical, preparedness and coordination are vital. Every year Life Flight Network provides hundreds of hours of training and education to our local healthcare partners. Through generous gifts to the Life Flight Network Foundation, we are able to offer this vital training and education to hospitals and EMS. This training is instrumental in ensuring the safety of our teams, partners, and patients during every care interaction.
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Trauma & Critical Care Conferences

Donations to the Life Flight Network Foundation help us attend and sponsor many EMS, trauma, and critical care conferences, with topics ranging from pre-hospital resuscitation to time-sensitive emergencies and safety. Our participation in these events can include lectures, skills demonstrations, high-fidelity simulation mannequin training, and case reviews.

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Advanced Team Member Training & Education

Life Flight Network’s crews are the foremost emergency responders in the industry. We place a premium on equipping our teams with the most advanced skills and training to ensure the safety of our patients, healthcare partners, and employees. Donations to the Life Flight Network Foundation fund company-wide, ongoing, and comprehensive training programs, so we can continue to be there when you need us.

Where does our funding come from?

In a climate of declining healthcare reimbursement, your donation means more now than ever before. Life Flight Network safely transports over 15,000 critically ill or injured patients each year. The costs for providing this lifesaving service have steadily increased through the years while insurer reimbursements continue to decrease. Life Flight Network is committed to serving the rural areas within our region; to accomplish this, we rely heavily on your generous support. Every dollar you give is directly invested into Life Flight Network’s operations, allowing our clinicians and pilots to care for and transport patients safely.

How you can get involved:

Your financial contribution is an investment in Life Flight Network’s mission of saving lives, whether yours or your loved ones. We value support from everyone who feels called to donate, no matter the amount, knowing that you have chosen to support our organization.

Donate Today

Donations can be made at any time and can be dedicated in memory or in honor of a loved one. Your donation goes a long way in supporting Life Flight Network and the community. Life Flight Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation, and your donation is tax deductible. We acknowledge all donations at the time they are received with a receipt. We appreciate your support and generosity.

Donate by Phone

Prefer to donate by phone? We’d be happy to take your call.

Donate by Mail

If you would like to mail in a donation, please send a check (made payable to Life Flight Network Foundation) to:

Life Flight Network Foundation
Federal Tax ID #: 27-0294759
P.O. Box 3841
Portland, OR 97208-3841

Questions?

For any questions you may have regarding donations, please contact us via email: foundation@lifeflight.org

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