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"For over 30 years

we've been arranging free flights so children and adults
can have access to the far-from-home doctors that can save their lives."

2012 Healthcare for Heroes award winner

2012 Healthcare Champions award winner

Weekly Update November 9, 2013

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Upcoming Events

17th Annual Mercy Flight Southeast Pilot Awards, Pairing Party & Golf Tournament

Sunday November 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM EST -to- Monday November 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM EST

Join us for the Pilot Awards dinner & "pairing party" at Arlington Ridge Golf Club the evening of Sunday November 10. Then on Monday, November 11 (Veteran's Day) a great round of golf at Arlington Ridge Golf Club including full breakfast, lunch and more! Register soon for early-bird discounts. It's easy to pay with your credit card using PayPal

Arlington Hills Golf Club

Venice Christmas Parade

Saturday November 30, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

Annual downtown Venice, Florida Parade. Our float Amelia will be appearing!

Annual downtown Venice, Florida Parade

53rd Annual Mt. Dora Lion Club Christmas Parade

Saturday December 7, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM . Sponsored by: The Mount Dora Lions Club Mount Dora Community Trust The City of Mount Dora

Mt Dora

P-51 Mustang Flight Raffle- Coming soon!

Wednesday January 1, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST

It's coming back soon! $20 enters you for a chance to fly Stallion 51's dual cockpit-dual control P-51 Mustang, "Crazy Horse". TICKETS CANNOT BE PURCHASED UNTIL JANUARY 1st, 2014 Register if you'd like a reminder to purchase a ticket when it starts.

For more information on our monthly meetings, call the office at

(352) 326-0761

Garcia girls Andrea, mom, pilot Marc Miller, dad and Maria

Pilot Awards Gala: SOLD OUT

17th annual Golf tourney:
A few spots still open

Live auction prizes:

James Bond's Secret Hideaways in Europe. A whirlwind tour of fascination!
An African photo Safari in the magnificence of Mt. Kilimanjaro
The escape of a lifetime Jackson Hole, Wyoming, America's Four Season Paradise
3 Strand lustrous pearl necklace. A must have in every ladies' wardrobe.
Golf at St Andrew's in Scotland. Every golf enthusiasts' dream.
Pleasure & Treasures of Tuscany. The magical delights of the best of Italy at your fingertips.
The soon to be the latest way to get around town THE SEGWAY.
A memorable trip To San Francsico and The Wine Country
A Man's watch in rose gold and diamond accented dial

Our sponsors:

Also thanks to:

Albert l. Brown Foundation

Bay Street Paint & Body

Cedar River Seafood

Central Florida Healthcare

Chick-Fil-A

Columbia Par Car

Dixon Golf

Dr. Susan Caddell, DDS

Hampton Inn

Harbor Hills

MaryAnne Jankowski

Lake County Focus Magazine

Olive Garden

Pilot Chris Moffatt (Helicopter ball drop)

TC Helicopter Orlando

Pegasus Equestrian Center

Plantation

Pat Purello

SECO

Victory Casino Cruises

Vinny's Wings

Vitality Wellness and Outback

Tickets still available! Link is in the calendar section in the left column.

Confirmed celebrities:

Matt Robinson NFL / Jets-Broncos

Mike McBath NFL / Bills

Gary Knafelc NFL / Packers-49's

Steve Pisarkiewicz NFL / Cardinals-Packers

Rod Seiling NHL / Rangers-Maple Leafs

Don Nottingham NFL / Colts-Dolphins

Mike Attardi NFL / Raiders

Mark Werning Nike Golf Tour

Bob Stinson MLB / Cardinals-Astros-Mariners

Larry Green Auto Racing

Dick Pesonen NFL / Giants-Vikings-Packers

Walter Briggs NFL / Jets

Article: Angel Flight pilot from Tavares to be recognized

Angel Flight salutes pilot- Daily Commercial

Article online here

Pilot Spotlight

These are the very special pilots that volunteered to take one or more of our many weekly missions. Thank you!!

Gregory Dessert

John Epley

Greg Frost

Alan Hoffberg

Mark Nowicki

Mark Snead

Jack Fox

David Walker x2

Roy Zimmer x2

John Posson

Johnny Walker

Colin Rainey

Tony DeSantis

Randy Rolf

42 mission legs were coordinated 11/2/2013 to 11/8/2013

Pilot David Cristol with his wife and Co-pilot Cecilia Cristol (on right). Passenger Pamela being treated at Mayo clinic in Jacksonville (on left). Color coordination was just accidental :-)
Pamela Araiza, pilot David Cristol and wife

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.

Thank you for all of your time and energy.

Article: Lake Healthy Living Magazine

Style magazine featuring Jeb Bolivar October 2013

Online version here

Volunteer opportunities

Aviation Days in the Florida Keys- KMTH (Marathon, FL) Saturday November 9th. Need a volunteer to represent us at our booth.

Mt Dora Christmas Parade -Saturday 7 December 2013
11:00 AM. Need help driving Amelia the airplane float. 2-3 volunteers.

Email Steve if you're interested. steve.purello@mercymail.org

Question, comments or concerns?
Contact us at (352) 326-0761
or email us at info@mercymail.org

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.