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
Paramedic Lee Salmon has been working at GNAAS for nine years and is the charity’s head of operations for Cumbria and Isle of Man. We had a chat with Lee to find out more about his role and previous career… Lee, could you talk us through what your role at GNAAS is? Being the head … Continued
Colleagues at the mining company raised nearly £10,000 in 2023 alone with many choosing to make a donation directly from their wages, with the company match funding each contribution. The dedicated group have also carried out fundraising drives including a week-long coast-to-coast walk, clothing donation collections – and some of the team even stripped down … Continued
On 7 August 2004, the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) unveiled the first air ambulance to be based in Cumbria, which was affectionately called the ‘Pride of Cumbria’. At the time of the launch, this aircraft covered five days a week, and the charity’s other helicopters based in Blyth, Northumberland and Teesside, were on … Continued
