Fundraising Stories
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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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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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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
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NWAA launches flagship event: Race Against Time
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has launched their flagship event; Race Against Time to celebrate its 25th Birthday. The challenge is launching on the birthday weekend of the North West Air Ambulance Charity, starting on Saturday the 18th of May at Lancaster, then finishing at the final checkpoint on Sunday …
17 Apr 2024
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Thousands raised as over 400 supporters take part in annual Cross Bay Walk
Hundreds of supporters, including a ten-woman strong ‘bride tribe’ walked across the Morecambe Bay sands to raise thousands of pounds for the North West Air Ambulance Charity. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, 430 walkers crossed from Arnside to Grange-over-sands, dressed in yellow, and collectively raised an amazing £8,365 so far. …
26 Jul 2022
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Mission 3.5 – Cliffe family go the extra mile!
The family of two brothers who received urgent care from North West Air Ambulance Charity are encouraging others to join them in going extra mile, by taking part in Mission 3.5. 13-year-old Olly and nine-year-old Seb Cliffe want people to walk, run, hop, skip or jump 3.5 miles every …
23 Feb 2022
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Olly and Seb: fundraising superheroes!
After receiving treatment from North West Air Ambulance in January 2020 following a fall, 13-year-old Olly and nine year old Seb Cliffe, alongside their mum and dad Natalie and Mark Cliffe, took part in a number of events, fundraising a massive £2,500 for the charity. Each member of the Cliffe …
27 Jan 2022