Lucy Henderson, 18, from Hexham, has signed up to Miles4Missions, which is a virtual daily challenge where participants need to cover a distance in miles which reflects the number of missions responded to by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) the previous day. The challenge starts in October and Lucy has signed up to … Continued
First prize: a luxury trip to Barbados. We’re offering you the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to the beautiful island of Barbados, with a luxurious two-week stay for up to four guests at the Glitter Bay resort, plus a generous £2,000 towards flights. Nestled on the tranquil west coast of Barbados, Glitter Bay offers … Continued
In 2025, the housebuilder has donated £10,000 to support our life-saving work across the North. Last year, they chose GNAAS as its charity of the year, taking part in a variety of events and challenges to raise vital funds. The centrepiece of their efforts was a staff walking challenge, in which miles walked were matched … Continued
The family business based in Newton Aycliffe, is a carbon-neutral company that manufactures high-quality rainscreen and façade products to clients across the country. Over the years they’ve raised tens of thousands of pounds for GNAAS through a variety of ways including attending our annual ball and golf day, donating prizes for our charity auction, and … Continued
Matthew Heath, 18, from Marske was driving along the B1269 road, near Dunsdale, in 2008 when his motorbike was involved in a collision with a car. The critical care team from GNAAS flew to the scene of the incident, but despite their best efforts, Matthew died from his injuries. Ever since, his brother Tom Heath, … Continued
Please give a warm welcome to Mandy Karsa, our new fundraiser for the Isle of Man. Mandy is a Manx resident who lives in Ballasalla, and she will be helping to boost our fundraising and engagement on the island. During her recent trip to our HQ in the North East, we had a catch-up with … Continued
The piece of art called ‘Flying Coast to Coast’ was painted by award winning Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway and honours the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). It showcases all the areas within the region that we proudly cover, including North Yorkshire, the North East, Cumbria and the Isle of Man, and features our iconic … Continued
Hangar 63 opened to the public yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony carried out by their charity ambassador Pam Royle, who delivered a speech alongside interim CEO Joe Garcia. Attendees included supporters, volunteers, corporate partners of the charity, and staff, including the critical care team when they weren’t on a call-out. The coffee house is … Continued
When Dave’s not working shifts on our aircraft and rapid response vehicles, you’ll find him in the Emergency (A&E) Department as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. We spoke with Dave to learn more about his long and varied career in medicine, which has played a vital … Continued
Gijs Verkerk, 52, from The Hague, in the Netherlands, was taking part in the coast to coast cycle ride, starting in Whitehaven, when the front wheel of his bike got stuck in a hole, causing him to fall over his handlebars and land badly on his arms and chest. Recalling the aftermath, he said: “As … Continued
