An Appleby-based national mortgage advisory, which specialises in supporting blue light workers and members of the armed forces alongside members of the public, has given the Great North Air Ambulance Service an initial boost of nearly £10,000 as it commits to support the charity. Patrick James Solutions has pledged to regularly fundraise for the Great … Continued
Jack Godwin, 18, and his friend Ben Davies, 17, were returning home from a day out in Barnard Castle when the car they were in crashed into a tree on the B6282 in Eggleston, County Durham. Several emergency vehicles from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and two helicopters from the Great North Air Ambulance … Continued
During a practice session at TT 2023, local resident David McAllister was working in Glen Vine when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Thankfully, his quick-thinking colleague, Paul Whitehead, began CPR while they waited for medical services to arrive. Jamie Walsh, a critical care paramedic at GNAAS, was in the Isle of Man supporting healthcare services … Continued
We have a network of thousands of boxes across the region and we’re always on the lookout for people to help service these boxes in their local area. The role of a collection boxes volunteer is very flexible and can be carried out at a time that suits you. Whether you volunteer three hours per … Continued
While we appreciate those who volunteer with us regularly, we understand that sometimes it can be hard to commit to a full-time role. Whether you can spare a full day or just a handful of hours, every minute of your donated time helps to support our life-saving service. From marshalling to bucket collections, cheering to … Continued
Fleet mechanic James Howarth began supporting GNAAS by donating money and clothing, but after hearing about a lack of volunteers in Kendal (his hometown), he offered his help. It’s now been ten years since he signed up as a volunteer and he’s even recruited his eight-year-old son Harry to help out on occasion. To mark … Continued
The snack manufacturer has factories and offices in eight locations across the UK, including one in Billingham, where they produce a wide range of crisps and snacks including McCoy’s, Discos, KP nuts and Pom-Bear. They proudly support many projects to make a difference in their local communities, as well as supporting several charities nationally. Last … Continued
Corey Russell, 20, had been on a night out with his friends and was walking back to his home in Croxdale when he was involved in a collision with a car on 3 September 2023. Corey had suffered three fractures in his spine, a fractured sternum, a shattered and dislocated shoulder blade, a broken left … Continued
Today we celebrate our 22nd birthday as a registered charity and we could not be prouder of what we’ve achieved during this time. A massive thank you to everyone who has donated or fundraised for GNAAS over the last 22 years – you are all lifesavers. Here are just some of the milestones we’ve reached thanks … Continued
Frank Barker, from Calderbridge, ran his own joinery and undertaker business and had a lifelong passion for motorbikes. He sadly passed away in February 2022 aged 92 but very generously left a donation in his will for GNAAS, which was £80,872.32. Frank’s cousin Sally Ingall, who was the executor of his will, recently visited GNAAS’ … Continued
