As summer begins to settle in across the region, our supporters continue to go above and beyond in support of our life-saving service.
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 to receive fantastic £500 donation from the crafting group.
The crafters meet weekly and spend their time creating a variety of handmade items. Dot then takes many of these creations to local events, where they are sold to raise funds for our charity.
This latest donation is just one of many from Dot and her dedicated group, whose ongoing support continues to make a real difference.
Campsite kindness
We paid a surprise visit to Lynton and Emma Skjolde at Castlerigg Farm Camping & Caravan Site near Keswick to thank them for their incredible support.
Their latest donation of £1,000 brings their total fundraising contribution to our charity to an astonishing £13,437!
Funds are raised through the generosity of their guests, who kindly donate in return for parking, freezer use, and other facilities available at the beautiful site.
It’s a wonderful example of a local business and its visitors coming together to support a life-saving cause.
Marathon determination
Congratulations to Alex Burgess, who recently completed not one but two marathons in support of our charity.
Alongside his dad, Alex joined us for a cheque presentation after raising an incredible £1,460 through his challenge.
Taking on two marathons is an incredible achievement in itself but doing so while raising funds for our charity makes it even more special.
Getting crafty at HQ
This month, Sho welcomed Dot and her felt crafting ladies to HQ for a special crafting session.
The group spent time sharing their skills and creativity, but what makes it even more amazing is that Dot generously provided both her time and materials completely free of charge, allowing all ticket sales from future sessions to go directly to us.
Arts, crafts, and community spirit
Volunteer Ken recently attended Greystoke Village Hall to receive a cheque for £704.50, generously raised by the Greystoke Arts & Craft Fair.
One of the organisers, Mrs Nanu Hodson, explained how the funds were raised through a combination of stallholder fees, raffle ticket sales, and refreshments served throughout the day.
The event was a fantastic success and a brilliant example of a community coming together to support a good cause.
Sharing our story
Earlier this month, Mandy attended a lunch hosted by the Probus Club of Douglas where members gathered to learn more about our service.
Mandy delivered a talk to the members, who found it very interesting and informative, with attendees keen to hear more about the work we do. There was even a former patient in attendance, making the occasion particularly meaningful.
Fundraising firefighter
Local firefighter, Daniel Maddocks, took on an extraordinary challenge last month, completing the 37.73-mile TT course while wearing full fire kit.
Walking the route in just under 14 hours, Daniel demonstrated incredible resilience and determination throughout the day.
Our volunteer Stuart joined him for a few miles along the way, offering support during the mammoth challenge!
Stepping up for GNAAS
We were delighted to attend a cheque presentation with the team at PwC Isle of Man, who raised funds for our charity through a workplace step challenge.
The team embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, clocking up plenty of miles while supporting our life-saving service at the same time.
Bridging support
Alan and Sarah, trustees of the Keswick Bridge Appeal, recently visited our Langwathby airbase for an official cheque presentation of £750.
The charity does fantastic work supporting causes across Keswick and the surrounding communities, and we’re grateful for their continued support of our charity.
This year, their generous donation will go towards our Operation SOS Appeal, recognising the urgent need for a third helicopter to help us reach more people when it matters most.
To say thank you, we treated Alan and Sarah to a guided tour of the helicopter and a chat with our critical care team about the life-saving work they help make possible.
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From creative crafts and community fairs to marathon running and endurance challenges, June has been packed with inspiring fundraising stories.
Every pound raised helps us continue delivering critical care across the region, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us this month.
We can’t wait to see what July has in store!
Feeling inspired? Kickstart your own fundraising journey today.
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