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NWAA Announced as Official Charity Partner for the BTR Liverpool Half Marathon 2025
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has been named the Official Charity Partner for the Liverpool Half Marathon and 10 Miler 2025, organised by BTR Liverpool. Taking place on Sunday 23 March 2025 and incorporating the iconic Liverpool waterfront, the half marathon is one of the longest established road …
10 Feb 2025
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NWAA seeks daring fundraisers to take on its first ever firewalk challenge
After one of the busiest years on record, the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is inviting daring individuals to step into the heat and tackle its first ever Firewalk Challenge to support its lifesaving missions. The fiery fundraiser will take place on 7th February 2024 at Barton Aerodrome, near …
03 Feb 2025
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Christmas Comes Early for NWAA as Businesses Donate Hampers to Lifesaving Crew
Food and drink businesses have spread festive cheer by donating hampers to the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). The festive food hampers will be delivered to the crews working throughout Christmas and the New Year at NWAA’s two airbases in Barton and Blackpool. The generous donations come from Booths, …
20 Dec 2024
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Over £11,500 raised for NWAA at Chamber Annual Ball
On 29th November, Members of West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce’s Member Focus Group presented a cheque worth £11,646 to North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) after the significant donation was raised at the Chamber’s Annual Ball & Recognition Awards. The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed event was …
19 Dec 2024
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Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Choir host annual carol concert in aid of NWAA
On 16th December, the Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Choir held its 38th annual carol concert. This year their heartfelt carol concert was held in aid of the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA), who provide lifesaving care to those who are critically ill or injured. Held at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, …
18 Dec 2024
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Together sponsors NWAA’s doctor-copter for two years
The North West Air Ambulance Charity has received a huge donation from local specialist lender Together. Based in Cheadle, Together has sponsored the charity's lifesaving ‘doctor-copter’, Helimed 72, for the next two years. The money lender has already donated £100,000 to the charity to support their lifesaving mission in 2024 …
10 Dec 2024
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NWAA launches Thankathon to celebrate lifesaving supporters
This festive season, the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is proud to launch its Thankathon campaign, a heartfelt initiative to thank the incredible supporters and fundraisers who enable the charity to provide lifesaving care across the North West. Marking its 25th year of lifesaving service in 2024, the Thankathon …
04 Dec 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