Charities
See how your support directly affects these Fort McMurray charities.
![Spring Fling 2023-48](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Spring-Fling-2023-48-2048x1368.jpg)
![Spring Fling 2023-18](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Spring-Fling-2023-18-2048x1365.jpg)
![NLHF_Volunteers-2](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NLHF_Volunteers-2-2048x1366.jpg)
![NLHF_Gala-112](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NLHF_Gala-112-1-2048x1366.jpg)
![NLHF_Gala-19](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NLHF_Gala-19-2048x1367.jpg)
![NLHF_FOT_Trees-44](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NLHF_FOT_Trees-44-2048x1083.jpg)
![NLHF_Bed Races_2022-86](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NLHF_Bed-Races_2022-86-1-2048x1366.jpg)
![NLHF_Bed Races_2022-4](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NLHF_Bed-Races_2022-4-2048x1366.jpg)
![Northern Lights Health Foundation](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NLHF_banner.png)
Northern Lights Health Foundation
Established in 1985, Northern Lights Health Foundation (NLHF) serves to engage people, inspire philanthropy and promote wellness in the Wood Buffalo region. NLHF funds vital medical equipment, health care programs and health services for all Wood Buffalo residents.
![Local HERO helicopter](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Local-Hero_Charities.jpeg)
![Local HERO Helicopter - WOW! IMPACT 50/50](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GERP-Gardiner-Lake-Medevac-2019-3-2048x1536.jpg)
![Local HERO Helicopter - WOW! IMPACT 50/50](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GERP-Ramp-Night-20200119_222310-FB-2048x1449.jpg)
![Local HERO Helicopter - WOW! IMPACT 50/50](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-@-hospital.jpg)
![Local HERO Helicopter - WOW! IMPACT 50/50](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-and-FMFD-ambulance.jpg)
![Local HERO Helicopter - WOW! IMPACT 50/50](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HERO-at-sand-dunes.jpg)
![LOCAL HERO](https://wow5050.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LH_banner.png)
Local Hero
In 2013, Local HERO (Helicopter Emergency Response Organization) Foundation was established with the goal of providing 24/7 dedicated medevac helicopter coverage for the Wood Buffalo region. Since the dedicated program’s inception, over 500 medevac missions for critically ill or seriously injured patients have been flown.