Donate | Lakes Area Rescue

Donations can be made below online with Paypal or

can be mailed to:

Lakes Area Rescue
PO Box 13
Merrifield, MN 56465

Receipts will be mailed for all donations. Thank you for your support!

Lakes Area Rescue: Serving Our Community When Minutes Matter

Lakes Area Rescue stands as a vital 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing emergency medical services and rescue operations throughout Crow Wing County, Cass County, and parts of Brainerd. Our dedicated team of over 60 volunteers—including nurses, paramedics, EMTs, EMRs, and firefighters—serves as the backbone of our emergency response capabilities. We maintain two fully equipped emergency response vehicles featuring advanced medical equipment, including LUCAS devices, ensuring premier emergency care for our community

Supporting Our Mission

As an independent emergency service provider, Lakes Area Rescue operates without federal, state, or local government funding. We depend entirely on community support and grants to maintain our life-saving services. Your contributions directly fund:

Emergency Medical Training: Keeping our volunteers at the forefront of emergency care through continuous education and skill development
State-of-the-Art Equipment: Maintaining and upgrading our medical devices to provide the best possible patient care
Life-Saving Medications: Ensuring our vehicles are fully stocked with essential medications for emergency treatment
Daily Operations: Supporting vehicle maintenance, fuel costs, and crucial supplies that keep our services running

How You Can Help

Your generosity can directly impact our ability to save lives. Donations of any size bring us closer to our goal of acquiring the Sherp and enhancing our capabilities. Together, we can ensure Lakes Area Rescue remains a beacon of hope and safety for our community.

Donate Now and help us continue to serve and protect our residents and visitors.

Donations can be made below online with Zeffy (no fees) or can be mailed to: