Danyelle Clarke, 36, from Wynyard, Billingham, was the passenger in her mother’s car when it was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A19 near Crathorne in July 2018. She said: “I remember the day of the accident being a lovely sunny day. My mam and I were travelling along the A19 approaching … Continued
In April we welcomed Giles Evans to the team as a specialist fundraiser for Northumberland and Newcastle. 58-year-old Giles, from Bedlington, has been a huge supporter of GNAAS for several years and recently had the honour of attending a special garden party in Alnwick hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland, which recognised his support for … Continued
Lyn Murray, 73, from Haltwhistle, said: “I spend 50% of my life gardening so I might as well use my hobby to help somebody.” The money raised has been donated to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) which airlifted Mrs Murray following a collision on B6318 near Chesters Roman Fort in 2013. She said: … Continued
Jacob Honeyborne-Sharp, 13, was riding his mountain bike outside his home in Coniston when he fell and suffered an open wound to his groin area on 8 April. Recalling the incident, his father Simon Honeyborne-Sharp, said: “I was about 10 minutes from the house when I got called, with Jacob needing to be taken to … Continued
Today marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and the first day of summer, meaning the charity is entering its busiest period. Last year between 21 June and 23 September, the critical care team from GNAAS responded to 563 incidents in the North East, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumbria, Scotland and the Isle … Continued
22 colleagues from James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, including several operating department practitioners, a few anaethetists and a junior doctor, are tackling the 12k obstacle course. Cy Jackson, senior ODP anaesthetics and recovery, said: “I was looking to challenge myself and get fit in 2023, after a unhealthy time during the COVID period, and … Continued
John Dobson, from Brackenber, aimed to raise £100 for the charity after signing up to their Race to the Base challenge. The virtual fundraising event saw supporters cover distances that the GNAAS’ critical care team travel while responding to call-outs. They had to complete the distance during May and could cover it any way they … Continued
Matilda Windross’ daffodil has been on display in Lowther Castle amongst nine other large blooms that were designed by creative individuals, as well as ten thousand small handmade daffodils. The daffodil installation was put in place by Dockray-based potter Helen Ratcliffe and has raised approximately £300,000 for several charities from the sale of the small … Continued
Sue Wikinson, 71, from Stockton, had been enjoying coffee with her friends in July 2021 when she started to feel unwell. Recalling the incident, she said: “I had said to the girls that I had a lot of pain in my back but we’re all always moaning about pain, so it got left as that … Continued
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
