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10 fun facts about Barbados

This is your final opportunity to buy tickets for our Take Flight raffle where weโ€™re offering you the chance to win a luxury holiday to Barbados or cash prizes. Not convinced yet? Hereโ€™s some fun facts about Barbados and why it should be at the top of your travel wishlist: 1. Birthplace of Global Icon … Continued

Meet our new paramedic Josh

In August we welcomed Josh to the team as one of our new paramedics. The 29-year-old from Kendal has worked in Cumbria for the majority of his career and before joining GNAAS he had never been in a helicopter before. We had a chat with Josh to find out more about his life before GNAAS, … Continued

Meet our new paramedic Bobby

The 42-year-old, originally from Hertfordshire, has had a varied career which has taken him across the world. We caught up with Bobby to find out more about his life before GNAAS, and how heโ€™s finding his new role so farโ€ฆ Could you talk me through your career from the beginning up to now? So I … Continued

Isle of Man fundraisers visit GNAASโ€™ HQ

Suzanne Potts, 48, from Douglas, took on GNAASโ€™ Whirlybird Walkies challenge in May which involved walking a certain distance over the period of a month with a dog. Suzanne decided to get involved in the challenge as part of her recovery after undergoing extensive and complex surgery to treat stage 4 endometriosis. She said: โ€œI … Continued

Get to know our Corporate Partner Agnese France Physical Health

Just down the road from our HQ in Eaglescliffe are our neighbours AFPH based in Mandale Park, who offer high standard injury assessment, consultation, and treatment services. They serve the communities of Eaglescliffe, Yarm, and Teesside, with the goal of helping people achieve optimal musculoskeletal health and wellness through comprehensive and personalised care. Through a … Continued

Woman whose life was saved by GNAAS backs fundraising appeal

Samantha Hymers, 29, originally from Chilton, was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on the A167 near Newton Aycliffe on 15 July 2019. Two helicopters from GNAAS attended scene, alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the teams worked together to assess and treat both Mrs Hymers and the other driverโ€™s injuries. Speaking about … Continued

Parents praise GNAAS for saving their baby girl

On 27 September, 11-month-old Winnie Atkinson, from Brampton, was having her first sleepover at her grandparentsโ€™ house in Brough, with her older sister Ada, 6, when she suddenly became unwell. Her mother Olivia Brummitt, 30, and father Dan Atkinson, 28, were enjoying their first date night since Winnie was born, in Carlisle, when they got … Continued

GNAAS launch ยฃ2.5m fundraising appeal

The charity, which has bases in the North East and Cumbria, is currently facing a crossroads as their iconic green and yellow aircraft are unfortunately coming to the end of their economically viable life. This is due to high maintenance costs and an increasing scarcity of spare parts for Dauphin N3 helicopters. These aircraft have … Continued

Clarendon Fine Art raise more than ยฃ18,000 for GNAAS

The stunning artwork was painted by renowned artist Philip Gray, who partnered with our charity, with the help of Clarendon Fine Art. Philip is an Irish extreme artist who is globally recognised for painting in unexpected and sometimes dangerous locations, including Mt Everest and under icebergs inย Antarctica. In support of our charity, he painted Northumberlandโ€™s … Continued

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