YAA Heli Hop
October 26, 2024 @ 08:00 – October 25, 2025 @ 17:00
Get ready for an important mission, as schools across Yorkshire join forces to take part in the YAA Heli Hop – A hop-tastic challenge that’s all about fun, friendship, and fundraising for Yorkshire Air Ambulance!
What’s the buzz about?
The Heli Hop is no ordinary hop – it’s your chance to hop, skip, and jump your way to supporting the incredible work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Imagine the thrill of soaring through the air, all whilst making a real difference to the lives of those who need it most.
By participating in the Heli Hop, your school or group becomes a vital part of our life-saving mission. We would love to encourage the children to gain some sponsorship from their family and friends to participate in the challenge, with funds raised during this event directly contributing to sustaining the essential air ambulance service in Yorkshire, making a tangible impact on our ability to be there in times of urgent need.
Every hop brings us closer to reaching new heights in fundraising success!
Your Heli Hop Pack awaits!
Every school hopping into action will receive the following:
A Dedicated YAA Contact: A member of the YAA team who will support and liaise with you throughout the organisation of your event and on the day of the Heli Hop.
YAA Heli Hop Headbands: Transform into Heli Heroes with these colourful headbands featuring Henry the Helicopter.
Easy to use Sponsorship Forms: Make collecting your fundraising a breeze, ensuring your mission stays organised and simple. (You can also create an online fundraising page during the registration process, to collect online donations – you will get a URL and QR code that you can share)
Participant Completion Certificates: Celebrating each child’s commitment to making a positive impact within their local community, you will receive a branded certificate for each child to take home.
The chance to win a helicopter visit to your school or group location: This year, we are also offering one lucky school or group the opportunity to have a visit from one of the actual Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters and crew! The lucky school or group will win the chance for one of our helicopters to fly into your grounds and give the children the opportunity to look round the helicopter and talk to the crew.*
*This is subject to operational requirements and the landing site suitability. Should the land be deemed unsuitable or permission not granted, a crew visit will be arranged for the winning school or group. All schools/groups hosting a Heli Hop and raising funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance between 11.11.24 and 31.05.25 will be entered into a draw, with the winner being contacted on 09.06.25. The visit will be arranged for a suitable date and time for both the school/group and Yorkshire Air Ambulance between 30.06.25 and 25.07.25.
Let us know you’re taking part and request your Heli Hop pack by completing the form below. If you have any questions regarding the Heli Hop please contact us on info@yaa.org.uk or by calling the office on 01422 237900.
Pick your date, choose your spot, set your pace!
Whilst we encourage as many schools and groups as possible to take part during Yellow Yorkshire Month in April, flexibility is key so pick any date during our 25th year (26th October 2024 – 25th October 2025) to take off on your Heli Hop adventure. Whether it’s in the school playground or sports field, adapt the challenge to suit all ages and abilities by choosing any distance that feels just right for your crew of Heli Heroes!
Together, we’ll turn your hops into hope and life the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to the skies!
Hop high, lift Yorkshire Air Ambulance higher! Together, your hops will help!