Stories of Hope

December 3, 2020

Joniel’s Story

For Amy and Jonathan Rivera and their newborn son Joniel, Mercy Flight was there when minutes mattered. On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Amy Rivera, in her thirty-fifth week of pregnancy, went into labor and delivered her son Joniel at Olean General Hospital (OGH). Although babies born prematurely may exhibit symptoms…

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November 21, 2019

Michelle’s Story

Michelle was celebrating Independence Day with her family in Chautauqua County, when high velocity fireworks hurtled toward her. She saw a white flash, and in an instant, her clothing caught fire as the pyrotechnic device hit her and remained in her lap. Within minutes, Michelle was airlifted from the scene…

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November 14, 2019

Celebrating Life 30 Years Later: Lydia’s Story

By Deanna Garwol When Lydia Grossi-Young woke up on June 1, 1990, she had no idea that what occurred next would change her life forever. That morning, Lydia and her friend, then both nursing students, were driving down Route 77 on their way to a summer course when they collided…

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October 14, 2019

Molly’s Story of Adversity, Healing, and New Beginnings

By Leah Czerwinski In February of 1997, Molly Saper’s life changed forever. Saper and her friends went to Ellicottville for a weekend ski trip. When they arrived, they decided to walk into town to grab something to eat. During this walk, the Buffalo native was struck by a car. She…

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August 12, 2019

Lifesaving care for the newborn, Compassionate Comfort for the Mother

“It means everything to me that Mercy Flight was there to help my newborn son in his time of need. There was great teamwork with Children’s Hospital, and it was a rapid flight that meant the absolute world to our family. We owe so much to Mercy Flight for their…

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March 27, 2019

Young man making miraculous strides after devastating brain injury

Nathan Andera has made miraculous strides since an accident in his home back in May of 2017 that nearly took his life. He was just 15-years-old. “He’s come so far, and is still making progress,” says his mother, Cathy. Nathan suffered a critical head injury to the right side of…

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March 25, 2019

Told he would never see or talk as an injured baby, this young man amazes those around him

Doctors told the family of Calib Wells that he would never be able to see or speak after a traumatic brain injury. “Mercy Flight got him to where he needed to go, and we knew he had a fighting chance,” says Calib’s mother, Theresa. It was September 11, 1998 when…

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November 19, 2018

Maria and her lifelong passion for EMS after camping incident

Maria was just thirteen-years-old when she was camping with family friends eight years ago. A young boy at the campsite discovered a gun and accidentally shot Maria in the leg. The bullet shattered Maria’s femur and pierced her femoral artery, causing life-threatening bleeding to occur. Maria’s sister called 911 and…

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November 19, 2018

8-Month-Old Maverick saved by the “Angels in Orange”

Maverick was just 8-months-old when a family dog suddenly bit him, causing serious trauma to the left side of his face and ear. The severity of the bite required immediate facial surgery and specialized care. Maverick and his mother, Erika, were rapidly airlifted by Mercy Flight to the Genesee County…

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Joniel’s Story

Michelle’s Story

Celebrating Life 30 Years Later: Lydia’s Story

Molly’s Story of Adversity, Healing, and New Beginnings

Lifesaving care for the newborn, Compassionate Comfort for the Mother

Young man making miraculous strides after devastating brain injury

Told he would never see or talk as an injured baby, this young man amazes those around him

Maria and her lifelong passion for EMS after camping incident

8-Month-Old Maverick saved by the “Angels in Orange”

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Buffalo, NY 14225
716.626.5808

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Web Design in Buffalo by Abbey Mecca & Co.