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<p style="color:rgb(var(--color_15));font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;padding:0px;font-size:18px;line-height:28px;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;caret-color:rgb(32, 61, 76);background:none;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;margin-block:0px;margin:0px">Support Lakes Area Rescue—Your Donation Saves Lives<p style="color:rgb(var(--color_15));font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;padding:0px;font-size:18px;line-height:28px;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;caret-color:rgb(32, 61, 76);background:none;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;margin-block:0px;margin:0px"> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1735667091/j6iglzwqf4zw1eakdu9a.png" style="width:231px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /><p style="color:rgb(var(--color_15));font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;padding:0px;font-size:18px;line-height:28px;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;caret-color:rgb(32, 61, 76);background:none;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;margin-block:0px;margin:0px"> Picture this: A motor vehicle accident leaves a driver trapped on a rural road in dire need of medical attention, an elderly neighbor collapses from a cardiac arrest, or a visitor gasps for air on a frozen lake. In that critical moment, Lakes Area Rescue is there. We’re a 100% volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering emergency medical services (EMS).Our team of 50+ volunteers, consists of EMRs, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and firefighters. In the past couple years, we’ve added two emergency response vehicles loaded with high-end medical, safety, and rescue equipment to get us to those in need quickly, safely and with critical medical equipment. But we can't do it alone—our work is entirely funded by community donations and grants. Every dollar donated keeps us operational, equipped, and ready. Why Your Gift Matters<ul><li style="font-size:18px;box-sizing:inherit">Medical & EMS Supplies – Ensure our responders have the essential medical gear, medications, and tools for immediate, life-saving care.</li><li style="font-size:18px;box-sizing:inherit">Critical Equipment – Help us purchase another LUCAS device for mechanical CPR—essential for our southern coverage area, increasing cardiac arrest survival rates by 20-30%. Your support also fuels our expansion into wilderness search and rescue.</li><li style="font-size:18px;box-sizing:inherit">Advanced Training – It costs approx. $7,500 to fully equip and train a new volunteer. Annual training for each member costs $500—ensuring they’re always prepared to provide top-tier emergency care.</li><li style="font-size:18px;box-sizing:inherit">Operational Costs – We stay operational because of generous community support. Donations help cover fuel, maintenance, insurance, and other critical expenses that keep us responding 24/7.</li></ul>Your tax-deductible donation fuels our all-volunteer team.How to Donate<ul><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:18px;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Zeffy: Give online with no processing fees</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:18px;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">By Mail: Send your gift to:  Lakes Area Rescue  PO Box 13  Merrifield, MN 56465  (Receipts mailed for all donations.)</li></ul> Be the Difference Today<ul><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:18px;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">$50 buys vital supplies.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:18px;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">$100 gets us closer to that LUCAS device.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:18px;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">$500 keeps a volunteer equipped for a year.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:18px;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">$7,500 fully outfits a new responder.</li></ul>With no state or county funding, your generosity is our strength. Thank you for supporting Lakes Area Rescue. Together, we’ll keep our community safe, cared for, and strong, today and beyond.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1735666717/snxx4pk1krle4o1cgb4a.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;background-clip:padding-box;box-shadow:rgb(204, 204, 204) 10px 10px 5px 0px" />

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our mission. Your donation directly impacts our ability to serve our community and make a meaningful difference. If you'd like to get even more involved, please consider volunteering with us or sharing our cause with your friends and family. With sincere gratitude,Josh WaagmeesterPresidentLakes Area Rescue218-432-1444<a href="mailto:Josh@LakesAreaRescue.com" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Josh@LakesAreaRescue.com</a><a style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">www.LakesAreaRescue.com</a>

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<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;padding:0px;line-height:28px;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;margin-block:0px;margin:0px;max-width:100%">Support Lakes Area Rescue—Your Donation Saves Lives<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;padding:0px;line-height:28px;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;margin-block:0px;margin:0px;max-width:100%"> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1735667091/j6iglzwqf4zw1eakdu9a.png" style="width:231px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /><p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;padding:0px;line-height:28px;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;margin-block:0px;margin:0px;max-width:100%"> Picture this: A motor vehicle accident leaves a driver trapped on a rural road in dire need of medical attention, an elderly neighbor collapses from a cardiac arrest, or a visitor gasps for air on a frozen lake. In that critical moment, Lakes Area Rescue is there. We’re a 100% volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering emergency medical services (EMS).Our team of 50+ volunteers, consists of EMRs, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and firefighters. In the past couple years, we’ve added two emergency response vehicles loaded with high-end medical, safety, and rescue equipment to get us to those in need quickly, safely and with critical medical equipment. But we can't do it alone—our work is entirely funded by community donations and grants. Every dollar donated keeps us operational, equipped, and ready. Why Your Gift Matters<ul><li>Medical &amp; EMS Supplies – Ensure our responders have the essential medical gear, medications, and tools for immediate, life-saving care.</li><li>Critical Equipment – Help us purchase another LUCAS device for mechanical CPR—essential for our southern coverage area, increasing cardiac arrest survival rates by 20-30%. Your support also fuels our expansion into wilderness search and rescue.</li><li>Advanced Training – It costs approx. $7,500 to fully equip and train a new volunteer. Annual training for each member costs $500—ensuring they’re always prepared to provide top-tier emergency care.</li><li>Operational Costs – We stay operational because of generous community support. Donations help cover fuel, maintenance, insurance, and other critical expenses that keep us responding 24/7.</li></ul>Your tax-deductible donation fuels our all-volunteer team.How to Donate<ul><li>Zeffy: Give online with no processing fees</li><li>By Mail: Send your gift to:  Lakes Area Rescue  PO Box 13  Merrifield, MN 56465  (Receipts mailed for all donations.)</li></ul> Be the Difference Today<ul><li>$50 buys vital supplies.</li><li>$100 gets us closer to that LUCAS device.</li><li>$500 keeps a volunteer equipped for a year.</li><li>$7,500 fully outfits a new responder.</li></ul>With no state or county funding, your generosity is our strength. Thank you for supporting Lakes Area Rescue. Together, we’ll keep our community safe, cared for, and strong, today and beyond.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1735666717/snxx4pk1krle4o1cgb4a.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:rgb(204, 204, 204) 10px 10px 5px 0px;max-width:100%" />

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