AAA Roofing, based in Marske-by-the-Sea, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality roofing services to homeowners and businesses across the region since 1976.

The local business is known for their reliable workmanship and professional service, as well as their commitment to supporting their local community and have donated thousands of pounds every year to local schools and charities.

In the last financial year, they donated more than £16,000 to GNAAS which qualified them as a silver Corporate Partner of the charity, and their logo is currently displayed on the side of one of the charity’s rapid response vehicles.

They’ve since generously donated £10,000, which is the first prize in GNAAS’ SOS raffle, and tickets cost just £1 each.

There are additional cash prizes of £2,000 for second place, £1,000 for third, and £500 for fourth also up for grabs.

Ben Blackburn, managing director at AAA Roofing, said, “As a long-established, family-run business in the North East, AAA Roofing believes strongly in supporting the communities we work in every day. GNAAS provides an incredible, life-saving service across our region, delivering critical care when people need it most.

“Knowing the service relies entirely on donations makes supporting it even more important to us. We are incredibly proud to support the SOS Raffle and to help ensure this vital service continues saving lives and supporting families across our region.”

Every raffle ticket purchased will help fund the charity’s Operation SOS: Secure Our Service appeal and bring them closer to replacing their ageing fleet and securing the future of their service.

The charity plans to invest in three state-of-the-art helicopters and through careful financial planning, they already have the deposits for the first two aircraft, however, they urgently need to raise £2.5m to fund the deposit for a crucial third helicopter.

Since launching Operation SOS, supporters have helped the charity make significant progress towards its target, but unfortunately, they are still less than halfway.

Joe Garcia MBE, chief executive officer at GNAAS, said: “Every day our highly skilled critical care teams are on standby, ready to respond to the region’s most seriously ill and injured patients.

“By buying a ticket in our SOS Raffle, you will not only have the chance to win an incredible £10,000, but you will also be directly supporting Operation SOS and helping us secure the future of our life-saving service.

“Your support will ultimately rewrite the ending of the story for anyone unfortunate enough to need our care.

“We are enormously grateful to AAA Roofing for their generous donation of our top prize. Their support, alongside everyone who buys a ticket, will help keep our helicopters flying and our teams responding to patients at the moment they need us most.”

Those wishing to support the charity’s life-saving work while having the chance to win one of four cash prizes can purchase tickets online or by calling 01325 487263.

The SOS Raffle closes on 27 November, with the winning tickets drawn on 11 December.