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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."

Healthcare for Heroes award winner

Healthcare Champions award winner

Updates from above Oct 9, 2015

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For upcoming events, go to our website and click on "Events"

Volunteer Pilot Orientation (3rd Mondays) October 19, 7pm

Monday October 19, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM EDT

This is a 1:15 training session for volunteer pilots, both new and experienced. Hosted by Brian Jarvis. Training takes places in your home, on the phone and on your PC every third Monday evening at 7pm.

Florida Cancer Specialists Clinical Summit 2015

Friday October 23, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

The Annual Clinical Summit in Orlando provides a wonderful opportunity for physicians, their families and guests to personally connect with each other and reflect on the myriad of clinical advancements on the horizon for 2015.

JW Marriott

Wings, Wheels & Water 2015

Wednesday November 4, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EST

The premier cannot miss VIP kickoff to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. A highly-selective guest list including more than 400 of the most elite decision makers, influential tastemakers and ultra high net worth individuals in South Florida and from around the globe.

Sheltair Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International

Mercy Flight Southeast 19th Annual Golf Tournament

Wednesday November 11, 2015 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM EST

Join us for a great round of golf at Arlington Ridge Golf Club including full breakfast, lunch and more! Register soon for early-bird discounts.

Arlington Ridge Golf Club

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

Thank you pilots!

Milestones

Congratulations to the following pilot:

Zach Zeller 1st Mission Recognition

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

Thank you!!

Dave Rivero x2
Tom Bishop
Larry Marlewski
Jack Schuler x2
Zach Zeller x2
Tim Russell
Clayton Tapp
Randall Davis x3
Dr. Randall Cole
Dave walker
Erik Box
Kerry Bentley
Josh Lubbers x2

52 mission legs were coordinated 9/12/2015 to 9/18/2015

Kerry Bentley x2
Dave Rivero x2
Manny Brecker
Tom Bishop
Tim Russell
Larry Marlewski
Kilton Kingsman x2
Zach Zeller x2
David Roeberg x2

29 mission legs were coordinated 9/19/2015 to 9/25/2015

Glynn Alexander x2
Larry Marlewski x2
Tom Bishop
Kenneth Bethune x3
John Epley
Dave Walker x2
Charles George

43 mission legs were coordinated 9/26/2015/2015 to 10/2/2015

Ed McDonald
Larry Marlewsi
Art Elliott
Rex Myers
Mike Alger
Elina Lunin 2
Dave Walker x2
Charlie Gould x2
Erik Box
Kenneth Bethune

35 mission legs were coordinated 10/3/2015 to 10/9/2015

Pilot John Epley flying Kelsey

Pilot Josh Lubbers and Elina Lunin flying Irene

Pilot Erik Kline flew Andy here with Mom and Dad

Pilot Erik Kline flying Levi with Mom

Pilot Erik Kline flying Joseph and wife Kate

Pilot Erik Box (right) flying Kelsey

Pilot Dave Rivero flying Ian with Mom

David Rivero flying Ryan and wife Erin

Andy, Pilot Kilton Kingsman, Dad Justin, Andy's cousin and copilot Sean flying Andy

Zachary's mom Jessie, pilot Erik Box flying Zachary

Pilot Glynn Alexander flies Nicholas

Pilot Tom Bishop and copilot Kylie flying Carole

Carole always sends great pictures of her flights

Pilot Orientation class

Every third Monday

Next one: Monday October 19th 7pm

(attend by telephone/PC)

Register on left of newsletter under "Upcoming Events"

This class is a must-have for our new pilots, but experienced volunteer pilots are welcome as well. Pilots only, please.

Pilot Brian Jarvis will be covering a variety of topics for enhancing the experience of flying our unique missions.

One hour class, telephone and internet enabled PC, laptop or tablet required.

Please sign up on left. Instructions and dial-in number will be sent.

Volunteer Opportunities
(Help Wanted)

Please register for these on the links to the left, or email Steve at steve.purello@mercymail.org

Wing leaders:
There are few areas available for this important position. Please inquire

Thank you Terry White for volunteering to come back as a Wing Leader!

Drivers: Michael Boylan and Brenda Campbell of Quality First plant nurseries have teamed up to drive our passengers when landing in Tampa! Michael was one of our passengers and is now able to give back!

We need more in our other cities!

Please call (800) 352-4256 for more info

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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.