Insurance broker and independent financial adviser Lycetts have many clients and employees who live in rural areas and consequently have witnessed our critical care team in action. This led to the firm choosing to support our charity and subsequently they’ve raised thousands of pounds for GNAAS. In recognition of Lycetts’ fantastic support, we awarded them … Continued
In April we welcomed Vicky Fisher to the team as a specialist fundraiser. The 43-year-old who lives close to our headquarters in Eaglescliffe works with the corporate sector and major donors to see how they can support GNAAS and help make a positive difference in people’s lives. We caught up with her to find out … Continued
The Cumbrian food champions have kindly donated a share of their profits to GNAAS for the last two years, along with providing numerous raffle and auction prizes to supporters who have hosted events to raise money for GNAAS. Recently their Business Development Director, Jane Silburn, visited our base to hand over their latest cheque to … Continued
On Sunday 8 September after all the runners have crossed the start line of the world’s biggest half marathon, there will likely be mounds of clothing left behind on the central motorway in Newcastle. This is a familiar sight at the event, as runners tend to wear outer layers to keep them warm while waiting … Continued
Nicola Taylor, 57, her husband Simon, 61, and their children Ruby, 22, Joe, 25, and Izzy, 27, have all signed up to run the world’s largest half marathon on Sunday 8 September. They’re raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), after the charity’s critical care team came to the aid of Nicola’s … Continued
Peter Leach, 45, lives in a small rural village in Kirkby Stephen called Hartley and has resided there since 2003. He received a warm welcome from the close-knit community and was inspired to write a local newsletter for his neighbours which raises funds for charity. He initially intended to support different charities but has now … Continued
Since May 2023, our Trading Company which collects and recycles used clothing no longer distributes clothing bags and only picks up arranged collections. Clothing donated by the public is recycled by our team and the funds generated from it is reinvested back into the charity. Upon reviewing our operations we found that for every 1,000 … Continued
The previous £23,000 raised by HR2day in 2021 is enough money to support four lifesaving missions, which on average cost around £5,000. Recognised by GNAAS as one of its key corporate partners, HR2day, will be hosting the event at Hardwick Hall on November 9, 2024, and is asking people to get involved in any way … Continued
From radio interviews to cheque presentations and even a photo with Deal or No Deal legend Noel Edmonds. We caught up with Amanda after she returned back to the North East of England, and she shared the following about her trip to the Island. Friday On Friday I left my accommodation early enough to have … Continued
Dean Abbott, 33, from Hexham, and his father had travelled to the Lake District on their motorbikes on a sunny day in August 2010. As the pair were travelling down the road in Windermere, Dean’s bike started to stutter so he turned the fuel tap to reserve while going over the brow of a hill, … Continued
