Grahame’s Story
After our rapid response helped to save Grahame’s life in 2014, he decided to leave a legacy gift to us to show his appreciation and keep our helicopters flying.
He was very grateful because he realised that he probably would have died if it hadn’t been for the prompt action of the air ambulance crew.
Colin, Grahame’s brother
Grahame’s Story
When Oakham man Grahame Hooper collapsed at the wheel of his car and collided with another vehicle in July 2014, Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene of the accident and flew him to hospital for the lifesaving care he needed.
Unbeknown to him at the time, Grahame had a heart problem and the swift action of the crew – who revived him at the scene – meant he was fitted with a pacemaker in an emergency operation and made a complete recovery.
Grahame believed that the air ambulance saved his life that day.
When he passed away in April 2019 Grahame left a legacy of £10,000 to the charity in appreciation of us being there for him in his hour of need.
Grahame’s brother Colin says:
“He was very grateful because he realised that he probably would have died if it hadn’t been for the prompt action of the air ambulance crew.”
“An added bonus was that after Grahame’s accident the family made more effort to spend time together than we had in previous years due to the geography of where we all live.”
“The air ambulance gave Grahame nearly five more years of life and gave us all precious time to spend together and get to know each other again.”
Further Information
A gift in your Will can help us continue to save lives long into the future. Whether it’s a percentage of your estate or a fixed sum, every legacy helps keep our helicopters flying and our critical care teams saving lives when it matters most.
Writing your Will
A professionally written Will — and keeping it up to date — is the only way to ensure your wishes are carried out. We recommend speaking with a solicitor and deciding who you would like to benefit from your estate, including the causes close to your heart, before your appointment. You can write your Will online with our digital partner MyIntent, here.
Information for Executors
We appreciate the complexity and time needed to complete the administration of an estate and are grateful for all the work carried out by executors to realise gifts to our charity. If you need any assistance during the process, please contact our team on 03003 045 999 or via email.
How to include us in your Will
To include a gift to our charity, you’ll need the following information:
Charity Name:
The Air Ambulance Service
Charity Number:
1098874
Address:
Blue Skies House, Butlers Leap, Rugby, CV21 3RQ