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A determined group of 20 staff from Evelyn & Partners, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, took their fundraising to new heights by climbing Snowdon in September and raised a total of £1,859 plus £447.25 in gift aid for YAA.

 This was then generously match-funded by the company bringing the total amount raised to an amazing £4,165.25.

The team’s efforts extend beyond mountains, and many participated in the Leeds 10K this summer, continually supporting our mission.

Helen Berriman, West Yorkshire Regional Fundraiser for YAA, met with the team and expressed heartfelt appreciation for their contribution, saying, “We want to thank Evelyn & Partners for their generosity and support. This donation will play a significant role in enabling Yorkshire Air Ambulance to continue its life-saving missions across the region.“

Kelling Group have supported YAA since 2021, alongside Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm and 4Louis. 

The team are full of innovative fundraising ideas and has taken on the infamous Yorkshire 3 Peaks and Land’s End to John O’Groats challenges, bake sales and raffles.

Kelling Group have raised £31,800 to date with each charity receiving £10,600. 

Helen Berriman, West Yorkshire Interim Regional Fundraising Manager for YAA said “We’re thrilled to have such committed support. Support from our local businesses is vital to help us continue our valuable work, and we’re so grateful to Kelling Group for helping to give back to their local community.”

for YAA said “We’re thrilled to have such committed support. Support from our local businesses is vital to help us continue our valuable work, and we’re so grateful to Kelling Group for helping to give back to their local community.”

The ‘Silverbacks’ held their annual golf day at Keighley Golf Club, West Yorkshire this summer. The Golf Day was set up in 2008 following the tragic loss of Trace Aldersey. The majority of people who attended the first golf day were connected to Wharfedale Rugby Club where Trace played, and most lived in the Skipton-Grassington area and were very aware of the lifesaving work of YAA.

Trace’s family chose YAA as the charity they would like to support from the proceeds of the events and the Silverback Golf Day has now raised a staggering £42,631.20 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Mick Riddiough, a friend of Trace’s said ‘As time has gone on, choosing YAA has seemed a more and more relevant choice as we all either know or know of someone you have helped. We are all of a similar mind, and will be supporting YAA as long as we are able to carry on the golf days’.

YAA are truly grateful for their ongoing generous support and helping keep our helicopters flying and saving lives across Yorkshire.

This summer, Sam Turner & Sons, based in North Yorkshire, rekindled the joyous spirit of “Sammy’s Fun Day,” inviting local businesses and the community to unite for a worthy cause.

The event was free entry and with attractions including inflatables, a petting zoo, and even a magician, there was excitement for all ages.

All the local businesses involved kindly donated a percentage of their takings to YAA and our team were grateful to attend with a YAA stall. Sam Turner & Sons also held a huge raffle on the day to help raise vital funds.

The event was a huge success, and Pilot Percy and YAA North Community Fundraiser Michelle were presented with a generous donation of £2,253.07 from their very own Sammy. Before COVID-19, Sammy’s Fun Day was an annual event and this year’s revival has taken Sam Turner & Son’s total-to-date to an impressive £9, 416.65.

Reflecting on the event’s success, Michelle said “What a wonderful day! We would like to thank everyone who participated, donated, and supported YAA through Sammy’s Fun Day. These funds play a crucial role in supporting Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s life-saving missions.”

Over 200 people came together this summer to take part in a darts tournament at Rolls Royce Social Club in Barnoldswick, raising £1400 for YAA.

 The decision to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance was made by event organiser Vicky Mara. Vicky’s son, Oliver, was helped by YAA after a life-changing road traffic accident in West Marton, where the car he was travelling with collided with a 40-tonne lorry. Oliver is still undergoing rehabilitation.

 Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Critical Care Team provided vital medical assistance before Oliver was transported by land ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary.

 Vicky her husband John and their other son Declan organised a full-day darts tournament, with a raffle and entertainment and said it was always their intention to give something back and show their appreciation to YAA for saving their son’s life. 

They would like to thank friends and family for their continued support. 

North Regional Fundraiser Clare Deacon said, “ We are very grateful to Vicky for organising this fantastic event to raise funds for YAA. This generous donation will play a significant role in enabling Yorkshire Air Ambulance to continue its life-saving missions across the region.”

A team from Murton Park, home of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming near York, walked the length of Hadrian’s Wall this summer, dressed in Roman period military clothing including Roman weaponry and kit, to raise money for the maintenance of the Living History sites at the park and Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

The Hadrian’s Wall team walked the full 86 miles of the wall over 7 days, stopping at key Roman points of interest along the way. The days were long and the terrain was challenging but the walkers kept smiling throughout.

Tessa Klemz, Regional Fundraising Manager (North and East) said “We just love the creativity of this challenge! Thank you so much to the team at Murton Park for their support, their donation will significantly aid our life-saving missions across Yorkshire.”

We would like to say thank you to the following trusts for their support over the last twelve months, which has helped towards the cost of aviation fuel, keeping our air ambulance helicopters flying across Yorkshire and saving lives every day:

• Shaw Lands Trust
• Sir James Reckitt Charity
• Whitwam Family Charitable Foundation
• Bawtry Parish Council
• Joseph & Annie Cattle Trust
• Westfield Health
• Hull & East Riding Charitable Trust
• Cutlers Company Charitable Trust
• CP Thackray General Charitable Trust, Leeds
• Kirkburton Parish Council

In October 2023 the Hobson Charity awarded us with a grant of £8,000, bringing the total the London-based charity has awarded to Yorkshire Air Ambulance to £18,240 to date.

Founded in 1985, the Hobson Charity is the Hobson Family’s grant-giving charity, originally founded by Sir Ronald Hobson, KCVO (1921-2017) who was a British entrepreneur, business owner and dedicated philanthropist.

The Hobson Charity has supported YAA since mid-June 2016 and we would like to thank them for this grant and all of their previous support. 

A huge thank you to the Gill family for decorating their house and garden in Northallerton and allowing Father Christmas to help raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Most nights throughout December, Wilf, Marjory, their daughter Becci, and their granddaughters, welcomed families who braved the wet weather and made donations to the life-saving Charity.

They provided 14 large sweet tubs, mulled wine and mince pies and put on a dazzling spectacle of a display.

This year they raised an amazing £2606.80 which brings their total raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance to a phenomenal £8,857.81, raised over the last three years.

Thank you to the generous people of Northallerton and all the Gills for their continued support and for helping to keep our helicopters flying across Yorkshire, saving lives.

Cannon Hall Farm, situated in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has once again fortified Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s (YAA) mission with an £800 donation from the proceeds of their recent litter of puppies.

Pip, the cherished sheepdog residing at Cannon Hall Farm, joyously welcomed a litter of eight adorable puppies affectionately named ‘The Pip Squeaks’ into the world. Opting not to prioritise profits from the sale, the farm’s compassionate team consciously allocated funds from each puppy’s sale to various charities close to their hearts.

Among these charities, £800 was generously directed to Yorkshire Air Ambulance, reaffirming Cannon Hall Farm’s steadfast commitment to bolstering crucial emergency services across the region.

Laura Lawton, South Regional Fundraiser for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, expressed gratitude for the heartfelt donation after meeting with the farm’s team. She remarked, “It’s been an absolute delight meeting Pip; she’s a fantastic dog, and her pups are simply adorable. I wish each of the ‘Pip Squeaks’ the very best in their new lives in their forever homes!

On behalf of everyone at YAA, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team at Cannon Hall Farm. Their unwavering dedication to our cause is truly commendable. Their generous contribution will play a crucial role in ensuring that we can continue to be there for those who rely on us during critical times.”

Ten members of the Asda Tech team, headquartered at Asda House in Leeds, have completed the Coast-to-Coast charity cycle challenge spanning 200km over two days, raising over £6500 in donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).

The decision to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance wasn’t just ASDA’s commitment to social responsibility; for one member of the group, it held a personal significance. In memory of his late friend Ian Stewart, he undertook the challenge as a heartfelt tribute, honouring Ian’s legacy and contributing to the crucial efforts of the charity that attempted to save his life.

Ian, an avid and experienced motorcyclist, tragically lost his life in an accident near Sherburn-in-Elmet while on his way to Squires Café in 2018. Despite his extensive experience, a collision with a car at 50mph caused Ian’s motorcycle to skid over a verge and collide with a tree.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Critical Care Team provided vital medical assistance in an attempt to save Ian’s life, before flying to Leeds General Infirmary, a major trauma centre, 20 minutes from where the accident occurred.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of those on-scene and at the hospital, Ian’s condition couldn’t be reversed, and the decision was made to cease life support. It was thanks to the quick response from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance that his wife Fiona and their two children had the chance to say goodbye at his bedside.

The challenge, which is set along a 200km route took the cyclists through the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, traversing the North Pennines and following the historic fringes of Hadrian’s Wall before culminating at Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast.

Helen Berriman, West Yorkshire Regional Fundraiser for YAA, recently met with the team to delve deeper into their cycling challenge. She expressed heartfelt appreciation for their contribution, saying, “We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone in the ASDA Tech team who participated in the Coast-to-Coast challenge and raised a remarkable sum for our service, all while honouring Ian’s memory. It’s truly commendable. This generous donation will play a significant role in enabling Yorkshire Air Ambulance to continue its life-saving missions across the region.“

In a display of community support, Acumen Waste Services has generously contributed £890 to Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) to support their vital missions.

This significant donation is made as part of their ongoing dedication to the organisation’s Social Value Charter.

The decision to contribute to Yorkshire Air Ambulance was driven not only by Acumen Waste Services’ commitment to social responsibility but also by their personal connection with the cause. With members of their team regularly witnessing the Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters passing overhead and even observing a mission in close proximity to their Knottingley site, which deeply resonated with the team.

Helen Berriman, West Yorkshire Regional Fundraiser for YAA, had the opportunity to meet with the team and learn more about their fundraising efforts. Expressing her appreciation for their donation, she said, “We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Acumen Waste Services for their generosity and support. Their commitment to our cause is truly commendable, and their donation will significantly aid our life-saving missions across Yorkshire.”

Looking ahead, Acumen Waste Services aims to continue aiding YAA through their internal supporter scheme, further strengthening the charity’s vital operations in the future.