26,000th Mission Accomplished
In August 2016 Cornwall Air Ambulance undertook its 26,000th mission since it began as the UK’s first air ambulance service in 1987.
Flying Ball the Height of Success
Cornwall Air Ambulance raised £35,000 at its annual summer ball on Saturday 16th August, this year called The Magnificent Flying Circus. The hangar was filled with 183 guests and many wore circus themed costume.
Green is Go
The annual plant sale and open day at Cornwall Air Ambulance raised the most yet from this type of event at the charity’s Newquay headquarters. More than £3000 was raised at Sunday’s event through plant sales, a pop-up charity shop.
Doctors Join Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance has launched a two year programme in conjunction with South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust that see doctors flying on board the county’s emergency helicopter service for up to four days a week.
St Austell Charity Shop Birthday a Success
Cornwall Air Ambulance’s St Austell Superstore celebrated its third birthday on Saturday. The celebration saw aircrew paramedic Mick McLachlan in store to talk to the public about the lifesaving work that the air ambulance does.
Cornwall Air Ambulance Opens New Building Thanks to £241,000 Libor Donation
On Friday 1st April Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall opened a new building for Cornwall Air Ambulance. The build was possible due to a grant of £241,000 of Libor bank fines from HM Treasury.
Air Ambulance Busy in Cornwall During 2015
Cornwall Air Ambulance flew to the aid of 710 patients throughout the county during 2015. While one in four emergencies were cardiac related, the medical helicopter service attended 410 patients with illness and 276 with injury.