Success Stories

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PEYTON GRASSO: A LIFE CHANGED FOREVER

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In one night, two decisions almost cost Peyton Grasso her life. She was only 16 when she went to her first party and drank alcohol for the first time. Like most teens, Peyton didn’t know her own tolerance and made another poor decision: she allowed another friend who was drinking to drive her car. In […]

Sam Soulek in front of helicopter

SAM SOULEK: A DEFENDERS OF TOMORROW STORY

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A dedicated crew, well-skilled in emergency transportation and logistics, make a difference as they transport a young brain injury victim from South Dakota to Colorado One year after his traumatic brain injury, the parents of Sam Soulek are still marveling at how well things have turned out for their 7-year-old son. “For a horrible experience, […]

‘AIR KIDS ONE’ HELPS CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN IN OKLAHOMA

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An expected healthy birth can turn into an unexpected emergency. It’s a reality hundreds of parents face each year in Oklahoma. However, through Air Kids One at OU Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, care is just a flight away to the smallest, most fragile patients. “I can’t think of a better word for it than […]

Karen Espinosa and husband in helicopter

KAREN ESPINOSA: A DEFENDERS OF TOMORROW STORY

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A quick response is essential after a stroke, yet insurers often balk at the bill. Air Methods is there to help. Karen Espinosa knew something was wrong, but in her confusion the word “stroke” never occurred to her. The Lake City, Florida, woman kept dropping the shampoo bottle as she showered. She fell in her bedroom and […]