Paramedics, doctors and pilots at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) have been working behind closed doors since March to minimise the risks posed by COVID-19. Prior to the outbreak, the team would regularly host visits from former patients and supporters of the charity. But with all public visits cancelled, the team has launched … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is offering two new challenges to raise funds while giving people the chance to climb some of the world’s most famous peaks. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the world’s tallest freestanding volcano. The expedition to the peak will begin on 1 February 2021 and participants … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is holding a Charity Golf Day on Thursday 16 July 2020 at Rockliffe Hall Golf Course, near Darlington. All proceeds will go towards the service, which is called to more than 1600 people every year and needs to raise £5.2 million every year to operate. The Charity Golf Day … Continued
The lifesaving charity is preparing to host its annual Air Angels ball, held at the Hilton, Newcastle Gateshead. Last year’s ball raised £22,823.25 and it is hoped that the 2020 event will raise even more money to fund the charity’s three helicopters and all-night rapid response cars. Book your tickets now The charity ball is … Continued
It might be cold outside, but there’s plenty of festive cheer to warm you up at Rockliffe Hall this Christmas. If you fancy escaping the festive hustle and bustle to spend a few hours exploring your creative side, why not sign up for a Christmassy workshop, where a floral specialist will guide you through the … Continued
Winding its way from the centre of Newcastle to the seafront at South Shields, the world-famous Great North Run never fails to deliver an incredible atmosphere. In 2019 we were lucky to have more than 200 runners joining us as part of #TeamGNAAS, whose every stride is helping to provide critical care in Cumbria, the … Continued
We need volunteers to help support this amazing event and show our runners just how fantastic they are. If you’re keen as mustard to meet new people and full of beans about supporting a great cause, then we’d love you to join us. Our volunteer coordinator, Ben McWilliams, has all the information you need to … Continued
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday or an anniversary, asking for donations in lieu of presents is a great way to support a cause you care about. By supporting the Great North Air Ambulance on Facebook, you are helping save the lives of people day after day. How to set … Continued
It was love at first sight. Dave was only 17 when he saw Linda across the dancefloor and asked her to dance. They married in 1957 and lived in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The couple were big charity supporters and first started donating to air ambulance charities after they witnessed a motorcycle collision in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, which an air … Continued
Black tie dress code means the aircrew of the Great North Air Ambulance Service will have to temporarily ditch their trademark orange flight suits for the charity’s Air Angels ball, which takes place in Gateshead on June 16 and is hosted by Pam Royle. Among the hundreds of guests on the night will be doctors, … Continued
