Rachel Foy
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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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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
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Fundraisers hold annual music night: GazJam in memory of family member
The family of Gareth ‘Gaz’ Powell have been hosting an annual event in his memory since he passed away in 2021. Gaz was treated by the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) after he was involved in a road traffic accident three years ago. Gaz’s family have been raising money for …
29 Aug 2024
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Emergency services welcome His Majesty to Southport
Emergency responders in Southport welcomed His Majesty, King Charles, to Southport Fire and Ambulance Station yesterday following the tragic event which took place in the town on 29th July. King Charles visited the town to meet survivors of the incident and their families, before greeting representatives from fire, police, ambulance …
21 Aug 2024
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Join NWAA’s Bubble Rush for a fun family day out
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is calling for people to join #TEAMNWAA and add a pop of colour to Wavertree Park, Liverpool. They’re hosting the inaugural 2024 NWAA Bubble Rush event on the 25th August 2024 and everyone is welcome. You can walk, run, toddle or dance through …
14 Aug 2024
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AFC Stockport organises charity ‘All Stars’ match in aid of NWAA
On Sunday the 30th of June, AFC Stockport held a charity football match day in aid of the North West Air Ambulance Charity. Held at Stockport Sports Village, the annual football event included a kids’ game, a women’s game and a men’s game. The men’s game was the highlight of …
13 Aug 2024
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NWAA Partnership with AdaptiveComms
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has partnered with Southport-based SME telecommunications provider AdaptiveComms. The charity is utilising the company’s latest service, Adaptive Phone, which is AdaptiveComms latest solutions specifically tailored for the healthcare sector. The solution will help the charity streamline their operations, from patient care to enhanced …
06 Aug 2024
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Trials bike enthusiasts take on 24-hour bikeathon for NWAA
A team of trials bikers from Cheshire have taken on a gruelling 24-hour bikeathon in aid of the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). Kevin, Scott and Andy Hipwell took on the intense challenge on Friday the 19th of July, riding throughout the evening into Saturday only stopping briefly …
06 Aug 2024