David Ferrier from Westnewton, Cumbria, and Garry Hoyle, from North Shields, set off from San Sebastian, in La Gomera, Canary Islands on 12 December 2023 and rowed approximately 3,000 miles to Antigua in a specially designed 7m rowing boat called Molly Moo. They completed the race unsupported, eating dehydrated rations and relying on solar panels … Continued
Ryan Noble, 42, and Ed Jones, 47, will be cycling, kayaking and hiking from Sunderland (their hometown) to the top of Helvellyn in under 16 hours. The friends are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) after Ryan’s nephew Isaac Hoey required their help when he was just … Continued
On Friday (19 July) paramedic Jamie Walsh and doctors Lyle Moncur and Antonia Hazlerigg are planning on running between the charity’s bases in Langwathby, Penrith and Eaglescliffe, Teesside, over a 24-hour period. Antonia has previous ultramarathon experience and has run similar long distances before, but this is the first time Lyle and Jamie will be … Continued
Lucy Ohlson, 41, from Hartlepool, had to learn to walk and ride again after the car she was in collided with a piece of farm machinery being towed by a tractor in September 2010. One of the blades of the plough sliced through Lucy’s car before impaling her side and she sustained brain injuries, a … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) responded to more than 2,100 incidents across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Scotland and the Isle of Man in 2023. The charity provides advanced life-saving treatment via helicopter mainly in hours of daylight, while on a night-time, a highly skilled paramedic and doctor operate on a rapid … Continued
Jack Talbot, 31, from Ulverston, will travelling across to Rotterdam on 12 July and is hoping to cover the mileage on his bike in just nine days. He will be documenting the journey on his Instagram @jacksonabike and is raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) after the charity came to his … Continued
Seaham Hall in Durham is well known for being a luxury five-star and five-bubble-rated spa resort, but did you know they are also committed to supporting local and national charities like ours? We were lucky enough to receive a prize from Seaham Hall for our charity’s ball last year, which raised more than £1,000. The … Continued
From police to mountain rescue teams to local blood bikes groups, it’s a big team effort to help those in need across the region. Here we shine the spotlight on each individual service: Ambulance Services During the day, we have a HEMS dispatcher operating our airdesk, where they monitor the emergency calls from the North … Continued
Melissa McComas, from Eccleston, Merseyside, was three years old when she was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, which is a genetic condition that affects the nervous system, causing severe physical and learning difficulties. As a result of the condition, Melissa suffers from epilepsy, has mobility problems, limited motor skills and the lack of a spoken voice. … Continued
From a business hosting a sponsored walk in Keswick to a couple opening their beautiful garden to the public, we’ve seen a wide range of ways that our supporters have fundraised for us. Here’s a closer look at what our fundraising heroes have been up to in June… Fancy a cuppa? Amidst all the busyness … Continued
