Name: STARS
Price range: $

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TAKING CRITICAL CARE FURTHER.

When life is upended in an unforeseen, unforgiving moment, STARS answers the call. We do everything we can to turn around the worst day in someone’s life.

LUCKY STARS 50/50 also answers the call. Our lottery will go above and beyond so our expert crews can deliver trusted, leading-edge care that saves the lives of more people in need across Manitoba. No matter who they are. No matter where they are.

When the unexpected happens, we’re there. Using any transportation and tools necessary to reach our patients and deliver the care that can save their lives.

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Gilles Grenier - STARS Very Important Patient

“We need STARS and I’m grateful for them every day.”

As a firefighter in his hometown, Gilles had helped land the STARS helicopter on a number of occasions. Little did he know one day that same iconic red helicopter would be coming to rescue him.

“I woke up in the morning and everything was fine for about the first 20 minutes. Then my arm went numb and I thought that was strange. I tried to grab a coffee cup and I couldn’t do that. So I went in front of the mirror and tried to put my hands up and smile. That’s when I was pretty sure I was having a stroke.”

A short time later, first responders arrived at his house and confirmed his fears. He was indeed experiencing a stroke. STARS was called and transported him to hospital where he received immediate care.

Fortunately Gilles has enjoyed a full recovery from his stroke, something he attributes to the time saved by being transported in the STARS helicopter.