The initiative gives people the opportunity to become part of the charity’s future by having their name, or the name of someone special to them, displayed on the underside of one of the charity’s new helicopters for a minimum donation of £100.

Since launching earlier this year, 372 names have been submitted by supporters from across the region, helping the charity reach the six-figure mark.

The campaign forms part of Operation SOS, GNAAS’ most ambitious appeal to date, which aims to raise £2.5 million to secure the deposit for a vital third helicopter.

As demand for their service continues to grow, the charity has designed the blueprints for a stronger future, investing in three state-of-the-art helicopters called Airbus H145 D2.

Through careful financial planning, the charity already has the deposits for the first two aircraft, however, they urgently need public support to fund the deposit for a crucial third helicopter.

Returning to a three-helicopter fleet will ensure GNAAS’ critical care team are always ready to respond by air, even when one aircraft is temporarily out of action for maintenance.

As part of the campaign, supporters who make a qualifying donation can also purchase a limited-edition commemorative coin for £10.

So far, 213 coins have been sold, creating an additional way for people to support the charity while owning a unique keepsake marking this important chapter in its history.

While the charity is celebrating the achievement of raising £100,000, they are still a distance away from reaching their fundraising target.

Joe Garcia MBE, chief executive officer at GNAAS, said: “Reaching £100,000 through Written in the Sky is a fantastic milestone and a testament to the incredible generosity of our supporters.

“Every name submitted represents a personal connection to our charity, whether it’s someone who has needed our service, a loved one being honoured, or a supporter who understands the importance of the critical care we deliver across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Isle of Man.

“We are very grateful to everyone who has contributed so far, but we are still a long way off from our target in order to achieve our Operation SOS goal. We’re calling on communities, businesses, and individuals to help keep this momentum going and support Written in the Sky so we can secure the future of our life-saving service.”

For full details, naming guidelines and terms and conditions, visit: https://gna.as/written2026