From community fun days and coffee mornings to epic endurance challenges, school fundraisers and surprise cheque presentations, July has been another month to remember. Here’s a look at some of the wonderful things our fundraising heroes have been up to… Jasmine’s jars A very special shoutout goes to young supporter Jasmine, who has been collecting loose change … Continued
From clay shoots and crafting circles to surprise presentations and marathon milestones, June has been filled with generosity, community spirit, and incredible dedication. Here’s a look at just some of the inspiring fundraising efforts this month… Crafting for a cause Volunteers Sue and Kath recently popped into Dot Whitehouse’s craft club after their collection box rounds and were delighted … Continued
From mountain climbs and marathon efforts to community bingo nights and bucket collections, supporters from across the North came together to raise vital funds for our air ambulance service. Let’s take a look at some of May’s fundraising heroes… Lions on a mission Our first airbase visit of the month was a memorable one, as we welcomed … Continued
Once again, supporters have gone above and beyond to raise vital funds for our life-saving service. From choirs and cake sales to tractor runs and milestone celebrations, here’s a look at just some of the incredible fundraising efforts we’ve been lucky enough to see this month. A warm welcome in Rothbury Early in the month, we headed to Rothbury to meet with members of … Continued
From cheque presentations to community coffee mornings, March has been a whirlwind of generosity, creativity, and heartwarming moments. Here’s a snapshot of some of the incredible things they’ve been up to this month… Edie Smart Cup At the beginning of the month, a team from the RNLI joined us at Cullercoats Lifeboat Station for a … Continued
Our pilots have now begun their specialist training to fly our new helicopters. This marks a huge step forward in the journey to replace our fleet by bringing three “new-to-us” Airbus H145 helicopters into service. Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we have now raised over £625,000, reaching 25% of the funds needed for the deposit on our third aircraft. It’s amazing to see so many people rallying behind the … Continued
Across the region, individuals, schools, clubs and communities came together to raise vital funds for our air ambulance service, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Here’s a look at some of the incredible fundraising heroes who made February so special… Convoy community spirit Kerry and Colin from Cumbria Charity Convoy braved a very cold and … Continued
So, let’s take a moment celebrate all the incredible efforts of our fundraising heroes who made January such a strong start to 2026. Lily’s festive fundraiser Lily, who is an incredible 93 years young, decided to host a booze raffle this Christmas in aid of GNAAS – and what a success it was! Fellow residents … Continued
Even amid the hustle and bustle of Christmas, supporters from across the region continued to come together to help raise vital funds for our air ambulance charity 💚 Take a look as we shine the spotlight on our incredible December Fundraising Heroes Postcode party Mandy and Stuart attended the AFD Postcode Party & Charity Event 2025 over on the Isle … Continued
From skydives to sponsored treks, tractor runs to touching tributes, November was full of heart, courage, and incredible generosity. Here’s a look at the fundraising heroes who warmed our hearts this month… Halloween heroes We kicked off the month with a fright-filled treat, thanks to Thomas in Eaglescliffe, who transformed his home into a spooktacular … Continued
