News from 2024
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Family of boy rescued by air ambulance now fundraising for charity
North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is sharing the inspiring story of James Peebles, a former patient whose life was forever changed after a tragic accident on May 2, 2022. At just 15 years old, James was climbing a tree when a branch snapped, causing him to fall from 30ft. …
24 Oct 2024
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Dad takes on Ironman World Championships, after sustaining a brain injury
Paul Bradford, 48 years old, from West Kirby will compete at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, two years after a severe cycling accident. Paul will start his 2024 IRONMAN journey on the 26th of October, taking on 140.6 miles of activity, spanning an ocean swim, a technical bike …
21 Oct 2024
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NWAA launches groundbreaking developments to enhance patient care
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has announced it is expanding its lifesaving services. The charity is introducing blood on board all its vehicles, as well as expanding its night car service from two nights per week to seven nights, due to ongoing demand. The introduction of blood on …
14 Oct 2024
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NWAA Crew Meet Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales
Our Critical Care Paramedics, Steve and Simon met with Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon at Southport Community Centre. The Prince and Princess visited Southport to meet with emergency responders who attended the tragic incident in Southport this July. As advocates of the air ambulance …
10 Oct 2024
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Lifesaving Actions of NWAA Save the Life of Man Trapped in Car
Stephen Regan, from Greater Manchester, was a passenger in a car travelling through Bolton when the car collided with a tree, head-on. As the car hit the tree with some speed, the engine and other parts were forced into the passenger compartment, trapping Stephen in his seat. The …
09 Oct 2024
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NWAA Boosts Annual Fundraising Goal to £18 Million
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has raised its fundraising target by £6m yearly to expand its lifesaving service. The funding requirement for the North-West-based charity is now £18 million annually and is in place to cover the financial year 2024/2025. The 50% increase is crucial to ensure the …
16 Sep 2024
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Updated funding requirement
The funding requirement for the North West Air Ambulance Charity is now £18 million annually and is in place to cover the financial year 2024/2025. The increase is crucial to ensure the continued provision of our lifesaving services across the North West. The new requirement for funding reflects our commitment …
12 Sep 2024
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Curtis Hatton is thanking the charity that saved his life
This Air Ambulance Week (9th – 16th September), the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is sharing the story of how it saved the life of a 29-year-old Cheshire man who suffered potentially fatal injuries. On 5th May 2019, Curtis Hatton and his friends were enjoying a day of mountain …
11 Sep 2024
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80-year-old grandma and son duo take on charity skydive
An 80-year-old mother and her 53-year-old son are gearing up to take on the challenge of a lifetime by participating in a charity skydive in support of North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). The dynamic duo, Veronica Ann Holden and Garry Norman Cumming, will be taking to the skies on …
31 Aug 2024