Supporting Mercy Flight Central While Maximizing Your Tax Benefits Before Year-End

By: Joshua M. Hoffman, CPA | Board Member

Mercy Flight Central recently welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney to its Canandaigua headquarters for a discussion focused on the vital role of air medical services, the evolving needs of rural healthcare, and opportunities to strengthen emergency medical care throughout the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and Mohawk Valley regions.

Nearly 100 first responders, nurses, healthcare professionals, educators and industry partners came together in Vernon for Mercy Flight Central’s Fall Education Conference, creating an opportunity not only to strengthen clinical skills, but to strengthen the relationships that connect emergency and critical care providers across the region.

Mercy Flight Central was pleased to welcome Senator Pam Helming back to our Canandaigua headquarters for a visit with members of our leadership team and clinical staff. Senator Helming has long been a valued advocate for Mercy Flight Central and emergency medical services, and we are always grateful when she takes time while in the district to connect with our team and learn more about the work happening across our organization.

In June, we had the pleasure of welcoming Josh Rousseau, Northeast Regional Representative for Vertical Aviation International (VAI), back to Mercy Flight Central's Canandaigua base. While we always value the opportunity to spend time with industry partners, we were especially humbled by the words Josh shared following his visit.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of one of our donors, Mercy Flight Central has received the gift of a second BabyPod, ensuring that we are even better prepared when those critical calls come.

A record number of EMS providers, clinicians, and

healthcare professionals gathered this week as Mercy Flight Central hosted its annual Spring

Education Conference, welcoming more than 130 attendees and marking the highest

participation in the event’s 12-year history.

This June, Mercy Flight Central will proudly mark 10 years of dedicated service to the residents of Oneida County — a milestone made possible through strong leadership, trusted partnerships, and extraordinary community support.

Mercy Flight Central (MFC) is proud to announce it has been fully reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for a full three-year term, the highest accreditation period awarded by the organization. 

Lauren Kolb has been named the new President/CEO of Mercy Flight Central (MFC).

Mercy Flight Central is elevating its commitment to safety and excellence in air medical transport yet again with a new training initiative that will send all 14 of its pilots through advanced flight instruction on the Leonardo AW119MKII VxR simulator—the first FAA Level 7–certified simulator of its kind for single-engine helicopters. 

The event brought together community members, supporters, and partners for a day of camaraderie, competition, and commitment to advancing lifesaving air medical services across Upstate New York. 

Mercy Flight Central’s Night of Flight Delivers an Unforgettable, Immersive Experience — and Raises Over $300,000 for Life-Saving Missions 

Mercy Flight Central’s 33rd Annual Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 to Support Lifesaving Air Medical Mission

Mercy Flight Central Dedicates New Aircraft to Philanthropist Tom Golisano Ceremony Honors Longtime Supporter’s Transformational Impact on Lifesaving Mission