Air Ambulance Company Proud To Be Involved With Local Non-Profit Stepping Stones of Hope

Oct. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Phoenix, AZ – October 25, 2011 – Stepping Stones of Hope, a local non-profit organization that provides support for grieving children and adults, will host its 8th annual gala event on November 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale.  The gala will feature a plated dinner as well as silent and live auctions.  

Stepping Stones of Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing programs that advocate for the bereaved and support the grieving process.  It was founded in 1999 by Dr. Charles A. (Chip) Finch DO, who also serves as medical director for MedFlight911 Air Ambulance, a worldwide air ambulance and medical transport company dedicated to providing the most professional and compassionate care possible.

Stepping Stones of Hope programs include weekend Camp Paz for Kids/Grown-Ups, After Camp Support Groups, A Day at Camp Paz, Camp Paz at School, Grief at School, Grief at Work, Educational Outreach, and a variety of collaborative programs and special offerings.

Finch started the organization to fill a void – at the time, there were no programs available in Phoenix as ongoing grief support for kids who had lost loved ones.  As an emergency room physician, Finch saw firsthand how family members struggled to deal with the grief of the loss of a loved one.

“Like Chip, I’ve seen a many deaths over my career as an emergency medical professional,” said William (Dee) McCluskey, President of MedFlight911 Air Ambulance.  “I am proud for MedFlight911 to provide financial support to Stepping Stones of Hope – to help grieving families understand that they are not alone in their grief, that there are others who lost loved ones too, who are experiencing the same kinds of emotions.  Stepping Stones of Hope helps them through that grieving process.”

Proceeds from the gala go to support Stepping Stones of Hope programs.  Register for the gala or make a donation online at http://steppingstonesofhope.org/.

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MedFlight911 Air Ambulance (http://www.medflight911.com/) is a worldwide air ambulance and long distance medical ground transport company dedicated to providing the most professional and compassionate care possible. With more than 30 years of transport experience, and highly-trained medical crews, MedFlight911 consistently delivers exceptional service, puts the patient first and allows those passionate about patient care to shine within the organization.