Elijah Wotton, from Seaham, was inspired to set himself a swimming challenge after witnessing people complete a swim marathon at his local pool. He decided to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) who came to the aid of his grandad in 2013 when he fell from the top of a ladder … Continued
The remarkable contribution is equivalent to 687 working days, which is estimated to be more than £100,000 worth of work based on average UK earnings. GNAAS currently has 149 volunteers forming its dedicated ‘ground crew’, who kindly give up their spare time to support the charity in the North East, Cumbria and the Isle of … Continued
Dan and Ian Atkinson, along with friends and colleagues will be taking part in GNAAS’ cycling event called The GYRO on Sunday 19 July. This is the first time the event has been held in Cumbria, after previously only hosting it in the North East, and is a non-competitive ride out offering three distances, 30, … Continued
Claire Lee, 43, from Bellingham, went into labour with her son Reuben in April 2019. Complications quickly became apparent when it was discovered that the baby was breech, meaning he was positioned feet first instead of head first, which is a relatively rare occurrence and places both baby and mum at a slightly higher risk. … Continued
Paul Chappell from St John’s on the Isle of Man thought he was suffering from indigestion after chest pains came on suddenly while he was at work in 2023. Paul said: “I woke up that morning around 5.45am and I felt 100%. “I was at work for 6.30am as I am a finance director for … Continued
Tilly Raper, 23, from Richmond, was a passenger in her friend’s car and they were travelling on the B6275, near Darlington, when they were involved in a collision with another vehicle. Firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service removed the roof of the car to rescue Tilly and her friend who were … Continued
This marks the beginning of a meaningful collaboration focused on supporting life-saving care across the region. Managing more than 40 branches within the areas served by GNAAS, Ramsdens is a recognised and trusted retail and financial services brand, operating in the four core business segments of foreign currency exchange, jewellery retail, pawnbroking loans and precious … Continued
The partnership follows Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa &Golf Resort’s recent hosting of a Medics Team Away Day in support of the charity. The event provided an opportunity for the charity’s frontline critical care team to come together for valuable time away from the pressures of the field. Following the success of the day, Slaley Hall … Continued
At the end of 2025, the company donated a pedestrian floor sweeper, now used at GNAAS’s headquarters at Urlay Nook near Darlington, to help maintain the aircraft hangar housing one of its operational helicopters. As part of the new partnership in 2026, Ruck Engineering has arranged a donation of a hot mobile pressure washer from … Continued
Richard Roff, 57, and Mary Anne Roff, 60, are embarking on the challenge, which they’ve dubbed the “Great North Ride”, to celebrate two major personal milestones, their 25th wedding anniversary and Mary Anne’s 60th birthday. The pair, who have shared a love of cycling, say the idea felt like a natural way to mark the … Continued
