Will you help us to save more lives?
When David was involved in a serious road traffic collision on his way to work, he was left fighting for his life. Our rapid response and critical care helped to save his life.
Your donations help us to be there quickly, in need of urgent medical care. We receive no government funding and rely on your donations to help us save more lives together.
David’s Story
David’s journey to recovery began on a freezing November morning in 2022, just minutes into his daily commute when he suffered a devastating head-on collision.
“David had multiple life-threatening injuries, and time was critical,” recalls Matt, the paramedic who arrived at the scene in just seven minutes thanks to your support. With his injuries including fractures to his neck, pelvis, ribs, and a severe brain injury, the immediate intervention of our team was essential. “We gave David emergency anaesthesia, blood transfusions, and pain relief, allowing us to stabilise him until he reached the Major Trauma Centre.”
David’s fiancée, Rachel, remembers the moment vividly: “It was such a shock, but we knew the critical care team were fantastic and had saved him that day.”
After months in critical care and rehabilitation, David defied the odds. A year later, on the very day of his accident, David and Rachel turned tragedy into joy by getting married. “David owes his life to the critical care team. From being given 48 hours to live, to living a normal life—it’s a miracle.” Rachel says.
Our crews respond to emergencies like David’s every day, often in remote locations, and each mission costs an average of £2,300. Unlike the NHS, our service is funded entirely by voluntary donations. With the festive season upon us and demand higher than ever, we need your help to keep flying.
Just £10 could cover two miles of flight toward critical care, and every donation brings us closer to saving another life. Please help us continue to make a difference this Christmas.
Will you help us save more lives?
David owes his life to the critical care team. From being given 48 hours to live, to living a normal life – it’s a miracle.
When every second counts, we’re there.
Your donations helped us reach over 3,500 people who needed our help in 2023. Each rescue mission costs over £2,300, but your donation today, whatever the amount, will ensure we help more people in their time of need like David.
Together, we save more lives.
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