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Celebrating 40 years of STARS, May 2025
Every month, we're collecting stories celebrating 40 years of STARS Allies, Very Important Patients, and Innovation. These were the stories we highlighted in the month of May 2025.Forty Years of STARS AlliesJayden and Melanie SorsdahlSince becoming a VIP in 2015, Jayden and his mom, Melanie, have been busy STARS allies. Jayden started his own1
STARS Rescue on the River raises an impressive $300,000
WINNIPEG, May 30, 2025 – Yesterday, three local industry leaders were transported to a remote location, where they took on a series of challenges and helped raise a remarkable $300,000 in support of delivering advanced critical care, anywhere.Beginning at the STARS base in Winnipeg, the three enthusiastic participants were airlifted by the STARS1
STARS participates in a critical study that could transform care for trauma patients
STARS is always exploring ways to improve patient outcomes, and as leaders in air ambulance transport, STARS’ duty is to deliver the highest standard of care.Now, groundbreaking research has the STARS team reconsidering a 100-year old method of blood transfusion. STARS is participating in a study led by the University of Pittsburgh. This TOWAR1
BONUS: Mental Heath and Emergency Responders
Dr. Megan McElheran, a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping emergency responders, talks through the brain science behind mental health and emphasizes the data-driven importance of looking after it, particularly in the emergency response field. We also hear from Ryan Collyer, the former advanced care paramedic Dr. McElheran hired to1
Paula Johnson
A casual horseback ride with friends took a turn when Paula’s mount spooked and she was thrown to the ground. Local crews responded and STARS landed at her remote location, ensuring she quickly had the essential care she needed.
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A decade of international success
Since being rescued by STARS, Jennifer Oakes has represented Canada on the world stage, won a Paralympic medal, and travelled the globe.Ten years ago, then-17-year-old Jennifer Oakes was enjoying a hot summer day at her parents’ cabin near Brooks, Alta. But on that July afternoon, Oakes came dangerously close to losing her life.She was kneeling1
A hamlet that helps
The Rumsey Ride continues its reign as the longest-running STARS fundraiser.By appearances, the Rumsey Ride may seem like an understated fundraiser. Event chairperson Rob Richmond calls it a “meat and potato” fundraiser. While he’s referring to the annual one-day event’s simple nature — it’s a trail ride on horseback followed by a tasty beef1
The Evolution of STARS Aircraft
STARS has always been about the patient — even as the aircraft changed over time.Since its 1985 inception, STARS has flown six types of aircraft. Six and a half if you consider the upgrade of its current model. Here’s a rundown of how the aircraft involved in STARS’ history have evolved.AIRBUS BK117: 1985-2022This “workhorse” was the single1