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Couple raise over £3,000 trekking to Everest Base Camp

Janet Goodman, 58, and Jonathon Goodman, 54, from Northallerton, who regularly enjoy trekking on the weekends, set themselves the challenge of climbing to Everest Base Camp. This was their first major expedition, and the pair spent two years training for the trek, by increasing elevation gains and tackling more peaks to build the strength and … Continued

GYRO: GNAAS Yearly Ride Out Q&A

The GYRO is a charity cycling sportive in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) with three incredible routes to choose from depending on your cycling ability. The ride was originally the brainchild of a small group of doctors and paramedics from the North East, including paramedic Jamie Walsh who is part of … Continued

Patrick James Solutions honours commitment to support GNAAS

The Appleby-based national mortgage advisory specialises in supporting blue light workers and members of the armed forces alongside members of the public. Since 2023 the business has supported GNAAS by undertaking a 24-hour treadmill challenge every year, where staff run the distance between our two bases, which are in the North East and Cumbria. They … Continued

GNAAS announced as official charity partner for TT 2026

The partnership forms part of the TT’s Charity Programme, which aims to use the platform and profile of the TT and Classic TT to support the Island’s charitable organisations that align with the event’s values, and are able to demonstrate meaningful and measurable impact. GNAAS provides critical care across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria … Continued

Shining the spotlight on our Corporate Partner COMS

COMS, based in Whitehaven, is a leading provider of operational, maintenance and engineering services in the nuclear and regulated industry sectors. The company was founded in 2014 by Cliff Woodman and Dave Garratt and has grown to over 80 professionals committed to safety, quality, and community impact. Over the years, COMS has donated tens of … Continued

Family raise thousands of pounds doing Miles 4 Missions

Richard Bell, known as ‘Richy’, from Ormesby, Middlesbrough, was riding his motorbike on the A174 near Greystones roundabout when he was involved in a collision with a vehicle in October 2015. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) was called to the collision, which occurred at around 8am, and a paramedic and doctor drove to … Continued

Our upcoming events for 2026

From physical challenges to fun-filled community events, we have plenty on the horizon and we’d love you to be a part of it. Here’s a glimpse into what we have coming up so far… Galentine’s Lunch Date: Saturday 7 February 11am-3pm Location: The Royal Station Hotel in Newcastle Our Galentine’s Lunch is the perfect chance … Continued

GNAAS respond to more than 1,900 incidents in 2025

The charity currently provides air ambulance services across the North of England and the Isle of Man, mainly in hours of daylight, while on a night-time, from 8pm to 8am, the team transfer to a rapid response vehicle. In total, the charity’s critical care teams, which are based in Eaglescliffe in the North East, and … Continued

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