Lifeflight Eagle Patient Stories
We’ve been privileged to serve nearly 40,000 patients and their families since LifeFlight Eagle was founded in 1996. Meet some of them here as they share their stories and the impact LifeFlight Eagle has had in their lives.
Forever Grateful
Clinton couple share their story of cardiac arrest survival As was their custom, Russ and [...]
Quick response key to stroke victim’s recovery
Speed is essential when treating strokes It was a typical Wednesday evening at work [...]
Couple thankful for chance to travel, live dreams
Flight after heart attack helped save St. Clair County man's life Charles Braithwait was always [...]
Close call for man suffering from flu-like symptoms
Cleatus Burnine was feeling achy and sore like he was coming down with the flu, [...]
Membership saves couple thousands
Because Jean and Jim Bishop were LifeFlight Eagle members, they owed nothing out-of-pocket for the [...]
Teenager defies odds, survives motorcycle wreck
Jackson Hill had his summer planned out. He was working out, getting ready for his [...]
Retiree gets second chance at life after cardiac arrest
"I knew right away it was his heart," said Helen Ramsey. "He was setting up his [...]
Retired farmer, LFE member has flown twice with heart condition
As part of their 60th wedding anniversary celebration, Members Bob and Maurine Clem visited LifeFlight [...]
Quick diagnosis, flight saves Clinton Mom’s life
On a cold mid-November morning last year, Gayle Hunt finished fixing breakfast for her two [...]
Peaceful autumn hayride nearly turns tragic
Speeding drunk driver crashes into trailer carrying three generations of one family It was a [...]