University of Michigan - Survival Flight

01/30/2026

We had the privilege of transporting Elliott almost a year ago.
Seeing him now — recovering, thriving, and doing so incredibly well — is nothing short of amazing. Moments like this are why we do what we do.

Grateful to have been a small part of his journey. Congrats Elliott 💛💙

Meet Elliot one of our Little Victors from our 2026 calendar. “In February 2025, Elliott was rushed to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital from the PICU at another hospital with toxic shock syndrome from a group A strep infection. His little body was shutting down and he spent over a week fighting for his life in the PICU. Even after the infection cleared, his journey continued with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease including coronary artery dilation. He endured weeks of treatment and rehabilitation. Through it all, the team at Mott never gave up, and neither did Elliott. Today, he is thriving and we just celebrated his third birthday. We are forever grateful to the incredible professionals at Mott who gave our son the chance to grow, laugh and live a full life. We would not be where we are without them. A special shoutout to Dr. Kevin Gochenour in the PICU. He refused to accept ‘I don't know’ as an answer, continued to dig into the reasons why Elliott would not stop running a fever, making sure there was no stone left unturned. His calming presence, continued curiosity and ability to explain what was happening made our experience much easier. He is truly one of the main reasons we still have Elliott here today.” Hail, Elliott!

01/27/2026

Many people don’t realize that during the winter months, we operate out of a different location than the hospital.

Why? Simple—cold weather is tough on aircraft. By operating from a winter base, we’re able to keep the aircraft indoors when temperatures drop and winter weather moves in. 🛩️

This helps protect the aircraft, reduce weather-related delays, and ensure we’re always ready to launch when our patients need us most.
This is why you don’t see us in the hospital as much!

01/23/2026

We love our ER friends!

Hello, Adult Emergency Services! These incredible colleagues are there for patients and families when they need them the most.

Coming to work, they never know what their challenges may be, but they always rise to meet them.

Thank you, AES, for everything you do!

01/16/2026

We’re proud to see Dr. Rick Ohye, Co-Director of the Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, featured by the Detroit Auto Show. Dr. Ohye’s work and dedication have impacted countless children and families, and we’re honored to stand alongside our colleagues at Mott who do this lifesaving work every day.

From the OR to the community, this is a great example of how passion, service, and teamwork extend far beyond the bedside. We’re grateful for the continued support the Detroit Auto Show provides to Mott Children’s Hospital and the patients they serve.

https://detroitautoshow.com/dr-rick-ohye/

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01/12/2026

A photo from one of our pilot helicopter pilots, Brian, was featured in the Vertical Aviation International (VAI) Daily e-Newsletter—a publication that aggregates and delivers top news stories, regulatory updates, and critical safety information from across the worldwide vertical aviation industry.

Congratulations, Brian, on the well-deserved recognition and the absolutely beautiful photo you captured! 🚁 💙💛

01/09/2026

This past fall we were joined by the Love family who have an incredible story.

Their son, Jacob “Jake” Love was a high school drum section leader with a bright future in aviation. In 2008, Jake was diagnosed with a rare and serious blood disorder. Just weeks before he passed in July 2009, Survival Flight had the honor of flying Jake and his dad, Joel, on a Father’s Day tour of Southeast Michigan—creating a memory that meant everything to their family.

After Jake’s passing, his family founded the Jacob J. Love Foundation to carry on his legacy. Each year, the foundation awards a music scholarship to a high school student facing a life-threatening illness and makes an annual gift to the Survival Flight program.

Around the holidays, Jake’s family continues a tradition of visiting Survival Flight to give back and reconnect. This year, they were surprised with an official set of University of Michigan drumsticks—a tribute to Jake’s love of music and spirit that still resonates today.

We are deeply grateful to the Love family for their continued generosity, trust, and commitment to honoring Jake’s legacy. Thank you to everyone who helped make this visit so meaningful. 💛✈️🎶

01/02/2026

As we welcome the New Year, all of us at Survival Flight want to wish our patients, partners, and communities a safe and happy New Year 🎉

Here’s to a year filled with health, safety, and hope.
Happy New Year from the Survival Flight team 🚁

12/25/2025

Out on Christmas night and swear we caught a glimpse of Santa making his rounds!

Hope everyone is having a safe, warm, and magical Christmas wherever you are. 🎄❤️

11/27/2025

We hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by good food, good moments, and the people who mean the most. 🧡

To all the first responders spending today on shift instead of at the table — thank you. Your dedication and service don’t go unnoticed, and we’re wishing you a safe and smooth holiday. Stay safe out there, and know how much you’re appreciated today and every day.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨