2nd Annual Luncheon & Awards
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 We are in the process of making plans
and need to know how many are going
to be in attendance for this luncheon.
Would you please respond via email,
send us a note by mail
or call and
let us know of your plans.
VIP Invitation from the President....
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Milestone 600th Mission!
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June 24, 2010
Pilots for Patients Flies 600th Mission - Louisiana's own Pilots for Patients has flown their 600th mission in only a little over two and half years of operation. On Thursday, June 24th, Pilot Andy Barham flew patient Dana Strickland from Monroe to Dallas for treatment. Also, pilot Keith Odom received his 50th Mission ...Leather PFP Jacket. To see the Picture Gallery from The NewsStar click....
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Congratulations 50 Missions!
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Pilots for Patients president Philip Thomas, left, and pilot Andy Barham wearing the jacket he was awarded after completing his 50th mission for Pilots for Patients. |
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Philip Thomas, left, Pilots for Patients president, presents Keith Odom a leather jacket to mark his 50th mission for Pilots for Patients. |
Milestone 500th Mission!
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March 4, 2010
Pilots for Patients flew its 500th mission today, flying 15-year-old Christian Billingsley to Houston for treatment of a genetic disorder.
Many thanks to Erika McManus for providing the video and commentary of this mission. >>Video
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Profiles in Caring (GoodTube) VIDEO
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February, 2010
Profiles in Caring has posted a video on GoodTube 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 & Pilots who took part to make this video a huge success.
Click here to view the video...
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....>>more
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Loyola University New Orleans La.
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January, 2010
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
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Monroe resident wins 2009 Angel Award
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July 29, 2009
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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 May 22, 2009
Pilots for Patients, a nonprofit medical transportation agency, flew its 300th mission when pilot Philip Thomas brought 21-month-old Mallory Byford and her mom Kelsie Byford home from New Orleans on Friday afternoon to Shreveport Regional Airport. Byford received treatment at Children's Hospital in New Orleans for a congenital stomach/intestine problem.
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 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...>>more
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 July 15, 2008
One-year-old Kennedy Smith enjoys time with her father, Matthew, and sister, Gracie, after completing the 100th flight for Pilots For Patients. Smith traveled with her mother, Paige Smith, to Dallas for medical treatment.
We had a reception at Monroe Air Center following the completion of the mission. We would like to thank all who attended for being a part and making it a success. We also would like to say a special thanks to all the pilots who have flown one or more of those 100 missions. If not for all of you we would not have made it this far. We also would like to say thanks to Mr. H. M. Butler, Board Member, for organizing all the media for this event and Alan and Onna Gallagher and Hope Anderson for setting up the reception, providing cake, calling patients, and all the other things they have done for the organization.
We look forward to the next 100.
Sincerely,
Tamara Byrd
Pilots For Patients Mission Coordinator
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 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
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 April 14, 2008
<< Pilot Wayne Petrus flies patient Allen Smith to Memphis, TN - St Jude Medical
On Jan 14, 2008 Wayne flew the inaugural flight for Pilots for Patients. Exactly 3 months and 49 missions latter he flies the 50th mission.
Thanks Wayne!
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 AVweb's Mike Blakeney recently sat down with board members Phillip Thomas and Larry Lehmann to get a blueprint on what it takes to create a brand-new VPO from the ground up. >>more
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On a cold, wet and windy Friday afternoon, a twin engine Beechcraft piloted by Mike Terry gingerly touched down at the Monroe Regional Airport.
On board was Linda Fox, a Rayville resident who was the first patient to take advantage of a new volunteer pilot organization called Pilots for Patients.
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 Our daughter, Sara Grace Young was diagnosed with craniosynostosis. Her surgery at the Texas Medical Center on January 18 in Houston resulted in an ear to ear incision across the top of her head. While receiving further treatment, one of the nurses recommended that we contact Pete Peterson, Houston Ground Angels/Pilots to provide transportation from our home in Monroe, La. to Houston for continuing orthotics treatment. Mr. Peterson then contacted Philip Thomas, President, Pilots for Patients in Monroe, La. who flew us to Houston for our next appointment.
Mr. Thomas provided us with a memorable experience in flying us to Houston where we were met by Mr. Pete and our two Ground Angels, Susanne Bailey and Jane Jacobi. These two precious ladies took us to our appointment and treated us to lunch before returning us to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport for our return flight to Monroe with Mr. Thomas. God has showered us with many blessings in less than two months and we are most grateful. We have already scheduled our next appointment and Houston Ground Angels/Pilots and Pilots for Patients are there for us again. They are at the top of our list. We feel so fortunate to have this service provided free of charge for medical transportation needs. Many thanks from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, Susan Young, Monroe, La
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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 |
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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.
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