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Our transition to Lincoln County Regional Airport felt seamless as we were welcomed this morning into an existing operation that received a welcome boost. We moved helos and planes at a feverish pace throughout the day. We touched communities that have not been contacted, we supported growing supplies in Elk River, West Jefferson, Newland, Spruce Pine, Rutherfordton, and beyond, we sent trucks to Burnsville, Newland, Boone, West Jefferson, Banner Elk, Linville, and areas along the way.

Your donations continue to pour in, and we continue to be in awe. Our reach is growing as we hear about more isolated communities, more people in dire need of medical supplies, baby supplies, food and water. The funds we are receiving are being deployed in near real-time as we identify new areas that have not been contacted. Your continued sharing of friends and family in need help us identify our missions. We are reaching small communities that have no option but to wait for help, and we are cutting the line to jump in and assist.

We are Hope Mill Inc., and we are helping rescue, donate, and make supply drops in the WNC areas that have been impacted by hurricane Helene. We are based out of the greater Charlotte, NC area and have ran further operations out of the Hickory regional airport. Sunday 9/29 we have ran over 400 operations of getting supplies to people, extracting people, as well as other efforts that have been needed. Anything you are able to donate is greatly appreciated. So far today we have been able to get so many supplies to several communities in the WNC area and plan on continuing to get all of our efforts out there.