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
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: “It … Continued
Jim Hutchinson, 61, from Staveley, Kendal, was out on the lake in his partner Amanda’s boat when he suddenly started feeling unwell with chest pains, which rapidly became worse. Recalling the incident, which happened on 13 November last year, he said: “I told Amanda and she initiated a call for the ambulance. The lake wardens … Continued
Matthew Heath, 18, from Marske, was driving along the B1269 road, travelling between Dunsdale and Guisborough in July 2008 when the Aprilia motorbike he was riding collided with a Land Rover Freelander. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) flew to the scene but unfortunately Matthew died from his injuries. Matthew’s brother Tom Heath, 35, … Continued
Sarah Macmurdie, 49, who lives in Warwick, is taking on the mammoth challenge to support the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) which came to the aid of her brother Dan Ranson, 46, when he fell through a garage roof in Darlington last year. Mr Ranson was working as a roofer on 19 October 2022 … Continued
Bruce, 63, from Windermere, began volunteering for GNAAS after taking part in the Chill Swim in Windermere to raise money for the charity. Over the years, he had delivered several talks to schools and community groups in Cumbria, helped out at bucket collections and summer events, as well as emptying hundreds of the charity’s collection … Continued
