Photo of Ryan Chappell, Ray Jennings (Central Oil & Supply) and Philip Thomas receiving 20 cases of 15W 50 Aero Shell for the PFP give back program.
Pilots that fly 10 missions will receive a free case of oil.
Many thanks to our sponsors from Central Oil And Supply!
Local cancer patient aided by Pilots for Patients
From left, seated, Pilots For Patients volunteer pilot David Powell, Jeremy Maze, Crystal Maze, Amy Holden; standing, Randy Newsome, Hester Hill and Dyer County Mayor Richard Hill.
January 27, 2013
Local residents gather in the lobby of Dyersburg Regional Airport to offer support to Jeremy Maze and his mother, Crystal Maze, as they prepare to travel to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Maze, a member of the Dyersburg High School Class of 2010 who has captured the heart of the Dyer County community in his courageous battle with nasopharyngeal cancer, participated in a Pilots for Patients flight on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
Many of you are unaware that 1/14/2013 marked the 5 year anniversary of Pilots For Patients first flight. The flight flew from Monroe to Houston with our first patient Linda F with throat and oral cancer who has made remarkable strides and continues to do well since she was not given much of a chance for survival without treatment from M.D. Anderson in Houston. Pilot Wayne Petrus and co-pilot Bradley Jones flew Linda down for her treatment and just a few days later she was flown home by Mike
Blakeney on a day much like yesterday with freezing temps and possibly some freezing precep just south of Monroe. Mike did not encounter any adverse weather and was greeted by a welcoming group at the FBO including Mayor Mayo . We were not quite ready for this mission since just receiving our 501 c (3) non profit certificate on December 18th but details had to be put aside to help this lady in real need. She did not have any money in her bank account and her car would probably not have made it out of Monroe much less to Houston.
To date 1/14/2013 we have flown 1560 missions and continue to grow.
It starts in your community with just one patient in need with someone or a kind pilot taking that first step becoming involved to help your friend or neighbor in their hour of need. So take the first step and become involved in your community. You will find it is very rewarding and exhilarating!
Congratulations to all involved and all that have flown the missions in-between ! MENTOR A PILOT/strong> and bring them to our blessing!
My Best To You All! Philip
1500 Missions!!
October 25, 2012
Pilots for Patients flew Joseph McKenzie to Houston Thursday for treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, marking the organization's 1,500th mission. McKenzie was accompanied on this flight by his wife, Darlene.
Pilots for Patients held the 4th annual Awards Luncheon in Monroe Saturday, October 13 2012.
A special thank you to the patients who took time to speak. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. Also, thank you to everyone who made this such a wonderful event: CenturyLink, Warehouse No.1 Restaurant, Jan Clay, Hope Anderson, Mike Blakeny, Courtney Sorenson, our board of directors, our staff, volunteers and everyone else who helped make this day a success.
Thank you to everyone who made it. It was wonderful to see you. We missed those who could not make the journey.
John Rae Realty - Video!
June 20 , 2012
Right here in Monroe Louisiana, there is an organization that does tremendous good in the lives of so many. After hearing the President and founder Philip Thomas speak, Realtor Mike Riley knew we needed to profile Pilots for Patients on our video channel!
Profiles in Caring VIDEO
February, 2010
Profiles in Caring video of what Pilots for Patients is all about and what we do for patients in need.
Many thanks to all of the patients, pilots and members of the Houston Ground Angels who took part to make this video a huge success. Profiles in Caring is a weekly half-hour television show highlighting volunteerism and charitable work worldwide. It is nationally syndicated on the American Life TV Network.
For estate planning lawyer Larry Lehmann (a founding member of Pilots for Patients), flying is more than a hobby, it is a mission. Lehmann has found ways to not only incorporate his passion into his law practice by maintaining clients throughout Louisiana, but also has found ways to use flying to give back to those in need.(Loyola publications) ...>>more
Monroe resident Philip Thomas has been named a winner of the 2009 Angel Award, presented by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation.
The annual Angel Award recognizes eight individuals from around the state who do extraordinary volunteer work for Louisiana's at-risk children.
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Flight Brings Family Hope!
October 11, 2008
H.M. Butler, left, and Larry Lehmann with Pilots for Patients help David Ronquille and his daughter Madison, 2, down from a small plane as Kim Ronquille exits the plane. The Ronquilles took part in the Pilots for Patients program, flying to St. Louis and back for medical treatment for their daughter.
First Mission
May 19, 2008
<< Pilot Jason Bullock & Keith Odom fly first mission for Pilots For Patients transporting Paige Smith & her 10-month old daughter, Kennedy Smith from Monroe, La. to Dallas, Tx. >>more
About Us!
Pilots for Patients is a newly chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Pilots participating in the program donate their time, fuel and airplanes for the flight and are not reimbursed for these expenses. Patients who are medically stable fly for free to wherever treatment awaits. Pilots for Patients will focus on transporting Louisiana patients. Patients needing specialized care will have access to medical centers such as MD Anderson in Houston, Texas and St. Jude, in Memphis Tenn
Pilots for Patients is expanding our membership to facilitate the growing list of missions. We need volunteer pilots with a minimum of 250 hours experience and preferably IFR capable. If you own or have access to suitable aircraft and meet these qualifications please consider volunteering to fly at least a single mission for us in 2008. By doing so you will 'make a difference' in the quality of someone's life.
Where We Are:
Beautiful State of Louisiana.
Mission Statement The mission of Pilots for Patients is to provide free air transportation to those patients needing diagnosis and treatments at medical facilities not available to them locally. Our goal is to eliminate the burden of travel allowing the patient to concentrate on getting well.
Mission Stats
Donations
Donations - Patrons and supporters of the mission to help others through Pilots for Patients may make donations by check directly to our office at
Pilots for Patients 3127 Mercedes Dr Monroe, LA 71201
Additionally, Donations may be made directly and anonymously, through any of the Ouachita Independent Bank locations.
Account number 2040069. Wire transfers accepted. OR
October 11, 2008
