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For over 30 years, we've been coordinating free air transportation for
children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs
2012 Healthcare for Heroes award winner
2012 Healthcare Champions award winner |
Weekly Update May 3, 2012
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Upcoming Events
Online Charity Auction May 15, 2013
Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM EDT -to- Saturday June 1, 2013 at 1:00 PM EDT
Find some great deals and help raise some money for our charity! Pilots and non-pilots will find trips, watches, electronics, training and more!
Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm Smile June 1, 2013
Saturday June 1, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM EDT
Make m Smile is a community festival that celebrates kids with special needs (VIP kids) and their families and features a Buddy Stroll around Lake Eola. Enjoy free food, entertainment, prizes, and a chance to visit exhibitors that service the special needs community. This event is FREE of charge and happens RAIN OR SHINE!
Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando
Angel Flight/Conine Clubhouse Golf Tournament
Monday June 10, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT
Please join us at the beautiful Madison Green Golf Club in West Palm Beach for a fundraiser to benefit Angel Flight Southeast and the Conine Clubhouse for children at Joe DiMaggio Hospital!
Madison Green Golf Club
Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) Annual Conference June 11-13, 2012
Tuesday June 11, 2013 at 8:00 AM EDT -to- Wednesday June 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM EDT
FATA is a leader in promoting and protecting aviation in Florida. Part of our advocacy is taking the message to the non-aviation community about the positive economic and quality of life effects aviation brings to their community.
The Ritz-Carlton
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For more information on our monthly meetings, call the office at
(352) 326-0761
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| Pilot Charlie Gould Interview! |
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ABC 3 WEARTV Interview - Great job Charlie!
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| Angel Flight/Conine Clubhouse Golf Tournament | |
It's only weeks away! Calling all golfers, sponsors and supporters!
Thanks to Mike Brady, GM of the Madison Green Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fl and Jeff Conine of the Florida Marlins we are just weeks away from holding a great charity golf tournament where players will have the chance to shoot a round of golf with a sports celebrity. The proceeds are being split to help Angel Flight Southeast continue its mission of "Arranging free flights for children & adults to have access to the far-from-home doctors that can save their lives" and the Conine Clubhouse, named in honor of World Series champion Jeff Conine and his family, opened in May 1997 to serve as a "home away from home" for families of children receiving medical care at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Here, families can stay free of charge (based on availability) in a comfortable and nurturing environment. Since opening, the Conine Clubhouse has housed many families from across the United States and other countries.
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Pilot spotlight
These are the very special pilots that volunteered to take one or more of our many weekly missions.
Joe DeMarco
John Hanselman
Eric Kline
David Hill x2
Glynn Alexander x2
Charlie Gould
Warren Cheatham x2
Jeff Lichterman x2
Dr. Delbert Hahn
Randy Rolf
Ed McDonald
Ken Stein x2
Boyd Ellison
Harry Palmer x2
50 mission legs were coordinated 4/20/2013 - 4/26/2013
Greg Banfield
Ernest Burdette
Dave Walker x4
Jack Alexander
Doug Crosby
Larry Miller
Marty Roberts
David Trilling
Stan Simms
Ken Jordan x2
Dr. Shelton
Jim Lambert
Marl Spencer
Johnny Walker
Philip Gross
Charlie Gould x2
Don Bradford
Greg Frost
Don Roberts x2
Gerald McCarley
Harvey Moore
Warren Cheatham
Mary Sittman x2
Bob Wall x2
53 mission legs were coordinated 4/27/2013 - 5/3/2013 | |
Pilots: Please send your photos via your smart-phones to: info@mercymail.org. We'll get them posted on our social networks so we get some additional PR.
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| Lightspeed voting has begun and Angel Flight Southeast is a finalist! | |
10 seconds can get us $10,000! We've done it before, please help!
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Online auction - Donations welcome!
Would your business or employer be willing to donate a unique item, trip or experience we can auction to support our cause? Please email us at info@mercymail.org
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Our twice-a-year auction is coming soon! Get great deals and help us fly more missions. Expect to see:
Avionics Watches Trips Simulator time ...and more
There will be items for pilots and non-pilots, keep tuned... | |
| In memory of | |
Thank you to the families and loved ones of these contributors to our ongoing mission:
PRATHER, RICHARD E., passed away March 26, 2013 at the age of 78. Richard was born in Louisiana and graduated from University of Notre Dame with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He served his country in the US Navy from 1957-1962 then became a pilot for American Airlines from 1964 to 1994. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Lester E. Prather and Alta L. Prather. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Norene Prather; brother Thomas Prather; and children, Greg, Kim (Mike), Tim (Brittany), and Paul (Kelly); grandchildren Ethan, Matt, Davis, Baret, Alyssa, Mary Beth, Cooper, and Rylie. He will be remembered by his devotion to his family, his Catholic faith, and his love of flying. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to Angel Flight Southeast. Dick flew a number of missions with dedicated pilot and supporter Sandy Riley.
Kohlhaas, Frank A. "Tony" Of Mequon. Passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband for over 63 years of Carol. Dear father of Margaret (John) Heffinger, Scott Kohlhaas and Susan (George) Karalias. Proud grandfather of Fritz (Holly), Molly (Ryan), Betsy, Caroline and Lindsey. Brother of John (Marcia) Kohlhaas. Private family services have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Angel Flight Southeast, 8864 Airport Blvd., Leesburg, FL 34788 (www.angelflightse.com) would be deeply appreciated.
If you would like advice on how to give through "Planned Giving" such as a living will, bequest or charitable trust, contact us at info@mercymail.org.
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| Around our region...and more |
Islands Fest 2013 Tampa, FL at Peter O'Knight Airport
The Mayor of Tampa & the CEO of Tampa International Airport kicking off Islands Fest 2013
 April 26, Trains, Planes & BBQ Tavares, FL
(Special thanks to Lauren Joseph and the Insight Credit Union team, Cheryl Fishel, Bruce Brown, Daniel & Lori Richards & Coca Cola!)
Amelia at Trains, Planes & BBQ
 Air Care Alliance Conference Albuquerque, New Mexico
(15 Volunteer Pilot Organizations met to discuss and strategize on the latest trends and issues facing organizations like ours)
ACA members (Represented here: ACA Chairman Rol Murrow, Angel Flight Oklahoma, Angel Flight West, Angel Flight South Central, Angel Flight Southeast, Pilots & Patients and Angel Flight East)
 Most of the charitable flying in the United States
(Clockwise from front representing 28 of the 50 states here: Air Charity Network members (Executive Director Emeritus Jim Weaver of Angel Flight West, Brenda Champagne & Don Sumple of Angel Flight Central, Steve Purello of Angel Flight Southeast & Mercy Flight Southeast, Tim Dammon of Angel Flight South Central, Alan Dias of Angel Flight West, also a gentleman (and his wife) who Angel Flight West flew 30 times for a double-lung transplant mission and follow-up appointments from Taos, New Mexico to UCLA in Los Angeles) 
Style Magazine just published photos from last year's 16th annual golf tournament Style Magazine Cover 
 
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| Volunteer opportunities: | |
Work-from-home phone opportunity: We need some volunteers to make calls to our social workers in the 644 healthcare facilities in our region. This is a critical function! This is one of the best ways for our passenger-patients to find out about our services. We need to update our list, educate the social workers of our fantastic service and send them our shiny new tri-fold brochures which will be printed soon.
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Question, comments or concerns?
Contact us at (352) 326-0761
or email us at info@mercymail.org
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Our organization entirely relies on donations to keep going. More than ever, we could use your help. Please consider making a donation today. Even better, make a recurring donation to help all year long.
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