Dear All at Bath Motor Club,
From everyone here at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), I would like to say a massive thank you for your recent donation of £750.00 – that brings your total to a massive £6,140.84!
Your continuous support is more important than ever, the average cost per mission has risen by 10% to £2,200, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.
The number of incidents our Critical Care Crew are being called to are also rising, and we have now been called to more incidents this year than any year before. We have been called to help someone in critical need over 2,000 times.
We are also being tasked to help more young people than ever, with our crew, on average, being called to help at least one baby, child or teenager per day. Your donation enables us to be there for young lives whose futures are hanging in the balance, like 16-year-old Ollie who GWAAC treated after his bicycle collided with the side of a van.
Our crew were with Ollie by helicopter in less than twenty minutes. They administered emergency anaesthetic and gave him a blood transfusion at the scene, then further treated him on route to the hospital where he was rushed into surgery.
Ollie’s mum, Rach, reflects:
Without the air ambulance, there would have been no blood transfusion. Without the blood transfusion, there would be no Ollie.
As we reflect on the year gone by, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable contributions. Thanks to you, we’re able to keep more families together, especially during this festive time of year. Your support makes a life-saving difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our mission.
From everyone at GWAAC, we wish you a joyful and peaceful festive period.
Best Regards,
Daniel Hanley-Shearing (He/Him) | Senior Supporter Engagement Officer
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
See how we support local charities with our club donations and optional donations from events in the year.
