Annual Report Together we make a difference. 2017–2018 Dear friends and supporters of the MedEvac Foundation International, With your help, the MedEvac Foundation International has kept pace with the growing needs of our vital community, yet still finding ways to meet the demands of further safety education and research. Part of meeting those demands also meant taking a look inside at our research and programs and how we deliver them on behalf of our donors and how we deliver them to our community. This year the Board and the Staff of the MedEvac Foundation undertook those tasks. Over the last twelve months the MedEvac Foundation refocused our efforts to better educate our community and deliver higher quality programs. After an intensive review, the Foundation has, again, focused itself on providing outstanding academic research, noteworthy studies, and supporting our community with scholarships to help develop the bright futures and family grants to help during the darkest of times. The last 12 months provided opportunity for the entire board and the foundation staff to reflect on who we are as an organization, listen to our donors and better learn what you expect of us. The first of those efforts started some time ago when we achieved GuideStar’s highest level of recognition, the “Platinum Seal of Transparency” rating. The continuation of these efforts allowed the board the opportunity to, not only focus the Foundation on its core tasks, but help it prepare for the next 20 years. We continue to fund important research projects that help the industry improve the safety, business enterprise, and education of our community. This year we approved funding for a study that will outline the healthcare effects of an air medical base in its local community and an emergency nursing demographics study. Both of those studies will help define those issues and will set up future academic research that will help guide future industry decisions. The publishing of extracts from the Foundation’s Sleep Wake Study has already started to create new academic research ideas as have other studies you have generously supported through the Foundation. We continue to provide, and have expanded the number of, full scholarships to both AAMS’ Medical Leadership Transport Institute and AAMS’ Safety Management Training Academy. Scholarships are awarded to deserving students dedicated to our industry and the community they serve. They exemplify a strong commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, patient care, and leadership.

There are many meaningful opportunities to help the MedEvac Foundation International continue to maintain excellence in our industry and community, both now and in the future.

The Foundation increased the benefit amount of our outreach program the Children’s Scholarship Fund to $5,000. Information on the Children’s Scholarship Fund is now available on every college campus throughout the country. Finally, one project we will begin to bring to you later this year will be some of the stories of those lives the MedEvac Foundation has touched, inspired, and assisted as well as the stories of our Everyday Heroes whose work, as inspired by the magnificent work our donors fund, to change the lives they touch each day. We sincerely thank all of our Founders for their generosity and appeal to everyone in our Community to generously support the MedEvac Foundation International in any way you can. Please join us in our quest to change our community and the lives we touch each and every day for the better, and support the overall excellence and safety of our community.

Johnny E. Delgado, MBA, EMT-P, CMTE, MTSP-C St. Augustine, FL Mission Vision The MedEvac Foundation International supports the Air Medical and Critical Care Ground Medical To be the international air Transportation industry, its members, their families, and the patients they serve by: medical and critical care ground • Investing in and supporting scholarly research that transport community’s leading improves the quality, safety, and effectiveness of Air Medical and Critical Care Ground Transport pro- charitable organization. grams; About Us • Investing in studies and education programs to help build awareness of our industry and highlight the The MedEvac Foundation International “the issues facing our industry, the contributions of our Foundation,” is an international non-profit 501(c) (3) industry members, and the impacts our industry mem- charitable organization headquartered in Alexandria, bers make in communities around the world; VA. Since 2005, the MedEvac Foundation International • Fostering public support and awareness for the Air has supported academic research projects, studies and Medical and Critical Care Ground Transport Industry’s education programs, and charitable programs that contributions to saving lives, our health care systems, enhance safety, the industry’s ability to provide quality and our communities; and medical care, and provide effective air and ground medical transportation for every patient in-need. The • Supporting our industry’s members, their families, and Foundation’s charitable programs support our industry’s the patients-in-need they serve through scholarships, members and their families who provide life-saving grants, and other charitable programs. services and serve their communities with pride and • Taking Care of Our Own and their families through commitment throughout the United States and around scholarships, grants, and other charitable programs. the world; we take care of our own.

MedEvac Foundation MedEvac Foundation International International 2017–2018 Annual Report | 3 Research Studies

Sleep-Wake Study relative to shift duration. The second Fatigue and poor sleep are common phase was a randomized clinical trial in Emergency Medical Services that tested a novel fatigue mitigation (EMS). The MedEvac Foundation tool administered via smartphones funded a multiyear project to and text-messaging. The study sites investigate fatigue and sleep in included four air-medical operations air-medical operations. Relative located in different regions of the to other professions that deploy United States. workers in shifts, little is known Both phase 1 and phase 2 are about fatigue in air-medical systems. complete, in terms of data This project will help fill a sizable collection. The project team are now knowledge gap, and complement submitting the findings to peer- the 2018 Fatigue in EMS reviewed journals for publication. Guidelines that outline a number Briefly, in Phase 1, the research team of recommendations for fatigue collected data from 121 unique mitigation in the out of hospital air medical clinicians. This study emergency care setting. The project is by far the largest prospective is led by Dr. Daniel Patterson study of airmedical clinicians in of the University of Pittsburgh, terms of sample size. Each clinician was divided into two phases. participated for twoweeks. During The first phase was a prospective this two week period, participants observational cohort study that provided detailed information sought to characterize sleep and about their sleep patterns, fatigue, wake patterns in air-medical services and shift work scheduling. Each

4 | 2017–2018 Annual Report MedEvac Foundation International participant completed a brief test impact among participants in the Developing HEMS Capacity of alertness at the start and end of intervention group. Key elements The MedEvac Foundation at least one shift during the two of this intervention included fatigue International is also pleased to week period. One aim of this phase assessment and intervention during have completed the Developing was to determine if alertness was shifts (intrashift) and reporting the HEMS Capacity, sponsored by Bell. affected by shift duration. Analyses participant’s sleep debt once a week This book provides a guideline to of study data showed no differences to promote increased time sleeping establish, modify and sustain an in alertness by shift duration. The between shifts (inter-shift). Data effective air medical program. It preliminary findings were presented collection for the trial was closed serves as a resource for policymakers, at the National Association of EMS March 2017. regulatory agencies, and founding Physicians (NAEMSP) annual In May 2018, the study team members seeking to establish air meeting in 2016. A manuscript has published a conference abstract in medical programs to serve their been submitted to a peer-reviewed the Prehospital Emergency Care communities. journal and as of May 2018, that Journal, and published the protocol paper remains in peer-review. This manuscript expands the paper for Phase 2 (access for free: description of Phase 2 began shortly after https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ to include a wide array of essential completion of phase 1. Phase 2 was articles/PMC5460424/). The study elements present in successful air a clinical trial that was designed to awaits a decision from peer-review medical programs. Throughout this test a novel fatigue risk management on the main paper for phase 1. The document, we will present examples tool and strategy delivered via a study team is also wrapping up the of successful air medical programs participant’s smartphone. The analyses of trial data, updating the from around the world. You may study was designed to last 120- clinicaltrials.gov site, and editing the purchase the book (https://www. days / 4 months. The novelty of main paper for phase 2; which will amazon.com/Establishing-Medical- this study was the unique use be submitted for peer-review in the Programs-Next-Generation/ of text-messages, which were near future. With support from the dp/1548465798/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UT distributed at specific times to query MedEvac Foundation, these studies F8&qid=1526998365&sr=8-1&ke participants about their sleep and will make a substantial contribution ywords=Establishing+air+medical fatigue. A previous clinical trial to the evidence germane to fatigue +programs). of EMS workers used a similar mitigation in EMS. algorithm and showed a positive

MedEvac Foundation International 2017–2018 Annual Report | 5 Professional Education

MTLI Scholarship The MedEvac Foundation International awards two scholarships annually to attend the Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI). The first scholarship is made possible through a donation from Metro Aviation, Inc. and the MedEvac Foundation International funds the second scholarship. MTLI participants develop leadership and management skills through formal education programs. Both management theory and its direct practical application to the industry are heavily emphasized. This scholarship is awarded based on the applicant’s active involvement, industry achievement level, and commitment to critical care transport services. The 2018 recipients of the Medical Transport Leadership Institute Scholarship were Chad E. McIntyre and Erik Bratton: Chad E. McIntyre, TraumaOne Flight Services Program Manager, receives the scholarship for his devotion to the Upcoming Dates critical care transport industry. “The credibility bestowed on the MTLI program AAMS Medical Transport demonstrates a commitment by participants to embark Leadership Institute (MTLI) on a path of professional development for not just an April 28–May 3, 2019 individual program but the entire industry,” Chad said. Wheeling, WV “MTLI will not only benefit my program, but will provide me the Applications for the 2019 MTLI knowledge and skills to promote a better air medical industry for future Scholarship will open in the Fall. flight nurses, paramedics, pilots, mechanics, administrators, and most of all patients.” —Chad E. McIntyre AAMS Safety Management Erik Bratton, Hospital Wing Director of Safety, receives Training Academy (SMTA) the scholarship based on his passion for pre-hospital August 4–8 , 2019 medical and critical care transport. Pittsburgh, PA “MTLI will help refine those skills that are critical to Applications for the 2019 SMTA being a leader, thus aiding our organization in developing Scholarship will open in the and fostering a great safety culture, adding real value to Spring. our organization,” Erik said. “I hope to bring back the lessons learned at MTLI and share those Contact the MedEvac with other employees, which will aid in our pursuit of excellence as our Foundation International program continues to grow.” —Erik Bratton office with any questions at (703) 836-8732.

6 | 2017–2018 Annual Report MedEvac Foundation International SMTA Scholarship Dr. Suzanne Wedel Scholarship In response to the need for safety management education for medical transport leaders, the Foundation asked experts to develop a rigorous safety In 2016, education course utilizing formal classroom hours, mandatory student Sikorsky, a participation, and written testing. Thus the Safety Management Training Lockheed Martin Academy (SMTA) was born. Company, The Association of Air Medical Services held the inaugural SMTA at Oglebay funded a in Wheeling, WV in June 2010. Graduates of the two-year program received scholarship in a certificate of completion and were invited to participate in more in-depth memory of Dr. Suzanne Wedel. The programs on specific safety management topics. The MedEvac Foundation Dr. Suzanne Wedel Scholarship is International awards two scholarships annually to attend SMTA. The first awarded to an emerging leader in scholarship is made possible through a gift from the Air Medical Operations the critical care transport field who Association (AMOA) and the second scholarship is funded by the MedEvac actively contributes to the leadership Foundation International. of the medical transport community and/or who demonstrates a The MedEvac Foundation International congratulates its 2018 Safety commitment to improving patient Management Training Academy Scholarship recipients Steven Docekal, and care through research in the critical Amanda Bell. care transport industry. Steven Docekal, Director of Maintenance for Health Sadly, Dr. Care District of Palm Beach County. Steven received Suzanne Wedel the scholarship based on his dedication to safety in our passed away from industry. ovarian cancer on “It is my goal as Director of Maintenance to insure that March 30, 2016. our aircraft are in optimal airworthy conditions”, states Mr. Docekal. The MedEvac “SMTA will provide me with the tools and techniques to improve the Foundation, in partnership with overall safety of our program.” —Steven Docekal Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is proud to continue the Amanda Ball, Safety Office and Outreach Coordinator for education of future industry leaders MedFlight, is awarded the scholarship for her passion to in Dr. Wedel’s name. safety in the critical care transport industry. “Attending SMTA will help me learn more from industry experts and peers and grow in my knowledge base through formal training and education”, says Amanda. “I plan to implement the knowledge I learn at SMTA not only at MedFlight, but throughout with the help of our neighboring critical- care transport providers, first responders, state officials, and hospital safety leadership.” —Amanda Ball

MedEvac Foundation International 2017–2018 Annual Report | 7 Special Events

Silent Auction The 2017 Silent Auction was held during AMTC in Fort Worth, TX. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our host MedFlight and to our generous auction item donors. We are looking forward to the continued success and fun of the Virtual 5K for Safety Silent Auction at AMTC 2018 in The MedEvac Foundation Phoenix, AZ. International 2017 Virtual 5K/Live 5K for Safety ran throughout the Program Leadership months of September and October. Roundtable Thank you to the nearly 200 people At AMTC 2017 in Fort Worth, TX who participated in the event, and the MedEvac Foundation hosted our generous sponsors who made it the Annual Program Leadership possible. Roundtable discussion. The MedEvac Foundation Guest speaker 2017 Topgolf & International would like to thank: Bonnie Donor Recognition • Metro Aviation Artman Fox’s The MedEvac Foundation hosted • SAFRAN presentation our 2017 Topgolf event at Topgolf focused on • Northwell Health in Forth Worth, TX. We had nearly “The 911 • CAE Healthcare 100 participants. Approach to Strengthen, Energize, • PHI Air Medical, LLC and Mobilize Your Work Culture”. Thanks to the 2017 Topgolf

The presentation accomodated Sponsors: 24 CEOs, program directors, and • Metro Aviation managers to discuss issues of vital • Baldwin Aviation interest to our industry. • Leonardo Helicopters • Pratt & Whitney Canada • PHI Air Medical, L.L.C. • SAFRAN • Seth and Denver Myers

8 | 2017–2018 Annual Report MedEvac Foundation International Outreach

Children’s Scholarship Fund Covered expenses include travel and The Children’s Scholarship Fund lodging, leave of absence, childcare, was developed to provide financial medical expenses, and bereavement assistance for higher education to services. The Family Grant Fund is a children who lost a parent in an gift that does not need to be applied air medical or critical care ground for or ever repaid. The program transport accident. Our goal is to distributes checks on behalf of the fund two scholarships per calendar MedEvac Foundation, directly to year in the amount of $5,000 each the next of kin. to a deserving student entering or The Family Grant Fund was able to enrolled in a college, university, or vocationaltechnical school. provide financial assistance to two families affected in 2017. Information on the Children’s Patient of the Year Scholarship Fund is now available Vision Zero As a resident of tiny Westbrook, on EVERY college campus in the , Brandon and his family know Upholding safety as the first priority country. that volunteers can be the difference at all levels is essential. Thanks To be eligible applicants must: between life and death, and between to programs like Vision Zero, losing a home and saving it. • Be enrolled or accepted into an promoting a culture of safety is Kevin Briley, flight paramedic accredited college, university or made easy. Created by AAMS, and with Air Evac 54 in Big Spring, vocational-technical school. funded by the MedEvac Foundation remembered flying Brandon to • Be a legal U.S. resident. International, Vision Zero and the University Medical Center in • Submit a complete application Vision Zero Toolbox provide tools Lubbock after he was stabbed with all required documentation. for anyone seeking to improve their multiple times. program’s or their own personal • Be a dependent and/or an im- Brandon lost his left eye in the safety infrastructure. Through the mediate relative of a medical attack, but has otherwise recovered free exchange of information, safety transport crewmember that lost and is doing well. So well, in their life due to an air medical or is kept at the forefront of everyone’s fact, that he attended an event in critical care transport accident. mind. Vision Zero and the Vision Westbrook that was also attended by This includes parents, stepparents, Zero Toolbox will continue to . Brandon heard legal guardians, and or grandpar- identify specific products and Kevin speaking, and knew he was ents who had a significant role in services and is available for everyone with the Big Spring crew. raising the applicant. involved in transport medicine to “Brandon immediately use in their programs. recognized the voice that talked Family Grant Fund Many thanks to the 2017 Airbus to him all the way to Lubbock Established in 2008, the Family Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award- that night,” Mindy said. “I am Grant Fund provides financial Life Link III, for promoting a so thankful for Kevin and the assistance to families of air and strong safety culture and being Air Evac crew that took care ground medical crew members “proud to encourage education of Brandon, and I am very thankful we are members. I tell immediately following a fatal and innovation” throughout the everyone I know that they need or serious accident to cover industry. unanticipated expenses. to be members, too.”

MedEvac Foundation International 2017–2018 Annual Report | 9 FY18 Donors

Outright Gifts Contributors LifeFlight/Allegheny General (3/01/2017—2/28/2018) $1,000 to $2,499 Hospital AeroBrigham, LLC , LLC Partners Aero Med Spectrum Health Life Flight St. Vincent/UTMC/St. $100,000 to $249,999 Airbus Rita’s Critical Care Transport Corporation AIRLIFE - Denver MedFlight (Ohio) Board of Certification for AirMed MedSTAR Emergency Nursing (BCEN) AirMed International, LLC Med-Trans Corporation Andrew Berry Med-Trans Corporation Dba Patrons Air Methods Corporation AeroCare $75,000 to $99,000 Board of Certification for Memorial Healthsystem/Memorial Star Transport Metro Aviation, Inc. Emergency Nursing (BCEN) Memorial Hermann LifeFlight PHI Air Medical, L.L.C. Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Mercy Health-Life Flight Methodist Dallas Medical Center Benefactors Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Metro Life Flight $25,000 to $49,999 Hospital of Chicago Apollo Medflight, LLC Nationwide Children’s Hospital Bell Avera McKennan Careflight Critical Care Transport Team Baldwin Aviation Safety & Nemours Critical Care Transport Leaders Compliance Team $10,000 to $24,999 CALSTAR Air Medical Services Nemours Children’s Hospital Air Evac EMS, Inc. LLC North Memorial Air Care Air Medical Journal Associates Capital Bank, N.A. NWTX John F. Throne & Co. CareFlight Air+Mobile Pafford Air Medical Services CareFlight (North Group, Inc. Sustainers Medical Center) REACH Air Medical Services $5,000 to $9,999 Carilion Clinic Life-Guard San Juan Regional AirCare St. Vincent StatGround Air Medical Operators Association Children’s Hospital Transport Program STAT MedEvac, Center for (AMOA) Emergency Medicine of Western CAE Healthcare Children’s Mercy Kansas City Craig M. Yale PA, Inc. Kevin and Sandra Hutton SevenBar Aviation Kim Montgomery Daniel G. Hankins David F.E. Stuhlmiller Sunrise Air Ambulance Northwell Health/Sky Health Survival Flight, Inc. Richard J. Sherlock EagleMed | Air Medical Group Holdings Teddy Bear Transport SAFRAN Helicopter Engines USA Textron Aviation Seth and Denver Myers Era Helicopters LLC ETMC Air 1 Tim R. Pickering UNC Carolina Air Care Builders Flight For Life (Texas) UMASS Memorial Life Flight $2,500 to $4,999 Haynes Life Flight Johnny Delgado UT Health East Texas Air 1 Leonardo Helicopters Johns Hopkins Lifeline Critical Care Vidant EastCare Pratt & Whitney Canada Transport Waypoint Leasing Rick Stine Life Air Rescue Dba Med-Trans Corporation

10 | 2017–2018 Annual Report MedEvac Foundation International FY18 Donors

Outright Gifts, cont’d Dave Evans Rodney Frederick (3/01/2017—2/28/2018) David O. Bump Ross J. Fay David Olvera Shinichi Matsuo Boosters Debra Spatz Steve Miller $500 to $999 Donna Bridges Stewart Corbin Alasdair Conn Duane Fults Susan Voros Andrew C. Hawk Duane Moon Thomas Sutton Chris Askew Fran Sealy Tonda Davis Chris D. Hall Fred Brisbois Wanda Forrest Connie N. Eastlee Gerold Richard William Umstattd David P. Thomson Gina Lynch Zelda Ferrell Dudley G. Smith Gord Burnell Golden Hour Data Systems, Inc. Graeme Field Gifts in Kind Gregory Jilek Howard Ragsdale (3/01/2017—2/28/2018) Hospital Wing - Memphis Med. Ian Badham ALDI Ctr. Air Amb. Svc., Inc. James Marra Airbus LifeMed Alaska Jane Johnston Board of Certification for Nancy Gaba Jason Pierce Emergency Nursing (BCEN) Natasha J. Ross Jeff Myers Bradford Renaissance Portraits Office of Justice Programs Joanne Suttington Corp. Ornge Joe F. Cook Connie Eastlee ProMedica Transportation Network Joseph A. Scarpinito Flight For Life Rusty Robison Kathy Wolf Gibson and Barnes Saundra Tomlinson Kelly McKenny Jeff Dunham Scott A. Gano Linda Conley Memorial MedFlight Shane Stull Lisa M. Grimm Mercy Air Care Sharon Olup Lisa Sanders Metro Aviation Sheila Robinson Malmstrom & Associates, Inc. Natasha Ross Susan M. Smith Meena Poddar Paul Mitchell Values Coach, Inc. Meghan Chiu Pratt & Whitney Canada William Mitchell Mercy Anbiah Richard Sherlock Michigan Association Of Air Sea Glass Fine Art Photography Friends Medical Providers Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin $0 to $499 Friends - $0 to $499 Company Mike Strider Stampin’ Up! AAM Consulting Nicola Cullen Teddy Bear Transport Aaron Jennings Pafford Air One The Warehouse Restaurant Betty Gross Paul Ross, Jr. The Wharf Restaurant Brett S. Greenfield Pilar Crook Thomas Fallon Photography Bruce Malarky Priscilla Aguzzi Values Coach, Inc. Bruce Tischler Renee Semonin Holleran Wheel of Fortune Carmelina Luongo Rick Triacheff White House Gifts Carolyn J. Kelley Robert Conway Ciaran Browne Robert Swadel Cause Network

MedEvac Foundation International 2017–2018 Annual Report | 11 Cumulative Lifetime Donors

Outright Gifts and Pledges (3/01/97–2/28/17)

Chairman Executives Partners ($500,000+) ($250,000 to $499,999) ($100,000 to $249,999)

Kevin and Sandra Hutton

12 | 2017–2018 Annual Report MedEvac Foundation International Patrons Champions Benefactors ($75,000 TO $99,999) ($50,000 to $74,999) ($25,000 to $49,999)

Honeywell Defense and Space / Sky Connect Solutions The Journal of Transport Medicine

Black Fund Development, Inc. Dan and Joan Hankins Fitch & Associates, LLC Golden Hour Data Systems, Inc. Leaders Jeffrey Tolbert ($10,000 to $24,999) Mike Stanberry AIRLIFE - Denver Kate Moore Milestone Aviation Group, LLC Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. Kim Montgomery Richard J. Sherlock Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance Marsh USA, Inc Seth and Denver Myers Brockway, Morgan & Partners, Inc. Mayo Clinic Medical Transport Timothy and Carolyn Pickering CALSTAR Air Medical Services, LLC MedEvac Foundation CareFlight International Craig M. Yale MedServ Management and Patient Dawn Mancuso Account Services Era Helicopters LLC Sanford AirMed Gina Marcum Stacy Friedman Greg Powell STARS Air Ambulance HealthNet Aeromedical Services STAT MedEvac, Center for Emergency University Health – Lifeline Medicine of Western PA, Inc. Critical Care Transport Tom P. Judge James “Russ” Spray United Rotorcraft, An Air Methods John Connaughton Division

MedEvac Foundation International 2017–2018 Annual Report | 13 Leadership and Staff

A special thank you to the Krista Fuentes Larry Mattiello leadership and staff of the Project Manager The Loomis Company MedEvac Foundation International Jolene Swartz Wyomissing, PA and the Association of Air Medical Office Assistant Kim Montgomery, MBA, CMTE Services for their commitment to Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc. our mission throughout the year. Board of Trustees Dallas, TX

MedEvac Foundation Board Chair David Olvera, CMTE International Johnny E. Delgado, MBA, EMT-P, Air Methods Corporation Leadership and Staff CMTE, St. Augustine, FL Denver, CO Rick Sherlock Vice Chair Howard Ragsdale President & CEO Ian Badham, BSc, OAM Apollo MedFlight, Darwin, NT, Australia Lincoln NE Shireen Muldowney Development Officer Treasurer Susan Smith, RN, BSN, MBA, Joe Cook CMTE Tiwanda Washington-Settlers Bradenton, FL Carilion Clinic Life-Guard Development Assistant Secretary Roanoke, VA Krista Fuentes Tim Pickering, CMTE Mike Stanberry Project Manager Air Evac EMS Metro Aviation, Inc. Daniel Anbiah O’Fallon, MO Shreveport, LA Chief Financial Officer Immediate Past Chair Craig Yale Dave Thomson, MD, FACEP, CMTE, Association of Sandy, UT Vidant Medical Transport Air Medical Services Rick Sherlock (ex-officio) Greenville, NC Rick Sherlock AAMS & MedEvac Foundation CEO President & CEO Members Alexandria, VA Natasha Ross Dr Andrew Berry, MBBS, AM, Vice President of Education and NETS (NSW) Events Sydney, Australia Blair Beggan Rene’ Borghese Vice President of Communications Duke Life Flight, Christopher Eastlee Durham, NC Vice President for Government Connie Eastlee, CMTE Relations Med-Trans Corporation Daniel Anbiah Lewisville, TX Chief Financial Officer Sandra Kinkade Hutton Elena Sierra Kinkade International Membership Director Solana Beach, CA Katherine Lawson Events Coordinator

14 | 2017–2018 Annual Report MedEvac Foundation International We are proud to announce that the MedEvac Foundation International has achieved the GuideStar’s newest and highest level of recognition, the “Platinum Seal of Transparency” rating. This rating demonstrates that the MedEvac Foundation is an organization focused on measuring progress and results. The Platinum Seal of Transparency provides potential funders key information enabling them to make educated choices when giving their funds and will allow the MedEvac Foundation to illustrate improvement and results year over year. Lastly, it moves away from simplistic financial ratios of fundraising but reflects the important changes the MedEvac Foundation is making in our industry and the world.

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