Lauren Huntington has also been appointed as a trustee of the charity. She is deputy director (alumni and supporter engagement) at Newcastle University and will work with the team on marketing, external engagement and fundraising to help ensure GNAAS is well-known and well-funded. Jonathan, who in his executive life is company secretary and general counsel … Continued
BTS Facades & Fabrications have been incredibly supportive of GNAAS and raised thousands of pounds for our charity in a variety of ways. We recently spoke to their managing director, Phil Atkinson, to find out why they fundraise for GNAAS. Could you summarise what your company does? We’re a family business based in Newton Aycliffe … Continued
Will Garratt, from Great Broughton, North Yorkshire, attempted to climb Scafell Pike with his father Dave Garratt, 45, during the Easter holidays in April. After hiking for over three hours, they decided to set up camp near Sprinkling Tarn on Seathwaite Fell with the intention of reaching the summit in the morning. Dave said: “Unfortunately, … Continued
If we asked a random member of the public to give us the image they most commonly associate with the Great North Air Ambulance Service, we can guarantee they would choose a helicopter. We are, after all, an air ambulance. But the way we carry out our work has changed dramatically over the past few … Continued
Please give a warm welcome to Sophie van Hooven, our new fundraising lead for the Isle of Man. Sophie joined our charity last month and recently spent a few days at our headquarters in the North East of England getting to know everyone (as well as taking those token photos with our helicopter). We had … Continued
Naomi Clague, 37, from Portinscale, Keswick, was pregnant with her second child, and had planned in a C-section due to her baby being in the breech position, which means their feet were facing downwards rather than their head. However, a few days before the planned arrival in the early hours of 9 April, Naomi began … Continued
Adam Price, 32, from Eaglescliffe, will be wearing the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s (GNAAS) helicopter mascot costume ‘Ellie Copter’ during next month’s Great North Run. This will be his fifth time taking part in the half marathon, but his first ever attempt at a world record. He said: “The event itself is just wonderful. … Continued
Will Clark, from Grasmere, has been a keen supporter of GNAAS, since he required their services back in July 2012, following a serious cycling incident. Recalling what happened, he said: “Tragically during a charity triathlon, a stick got caught in the wheel of my bike sending me over the handlebars leading to me breaking the … Continued
From 27 May to 11 June, throughout the duration of the TT races, 25p from every Coffee Mann hot drink sold at participating EVF sites was donated to GNAAS. Coffee Mann is owned by Conor Cummins, a Manx motorcycle road racer who recently secured 4th place in this year’s Milwaukee Senior TT Race. Cummins made … Continued
Dan Mackay, 36, from Amble, was riding his motorbike up a blind hill on the B6341 when he had to react quickly after he spotted a cyclist in front of him. Dan said: “As I got to the top of the hill there was a cyclist smack bang in the middle of my lane. There … Continued
