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Community Voices

Lifeline Pilots provide flights for those in need | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published November 16, 2021 at 12:20 PM CST

LifeLine Pilots is an organization whose mission is to provide free air transportation through volunteer pilots for passengers with medical and humanitarian needs. Executive Director Lindsey Kerr and pilot Andy Facer spoke with Community Voices about the organization and its history. They also shared their memories of helping others and how to volunteer for the organization.

Originally aired Oct. 19, 2021.