Air ambulance sharing patient stories to inspire donations
Great Western Air Ambulance say donations are vital to keep their services running
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) are sharing the story of a baby boy who’s life they saved in order to inspire donations and show people what their money goes towards.
The charity provides critical care and air ambulance service across Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire.
Last year they were called out to help 3-day old Albie who ended up requiring CPR during a home midwife appointment.
GWAAC's helicopter landed in a nearby park, and the Critical Care Crew brought the expertise, advanced skills and specialised equipment needed to save Albie's life.
Albie’s parents Tom and Victoria have joined the appeal and say donations could help more families like theirs: "When Albie was in hospital, we made ourselves a promise: never to complain about sleepless nights again.
“We haven't always managed to keep it, but every night we get to hear Albie’s laughter or cries, we’re reminded what a gift that is, a gift we only have because people like you cared enough to give it.
“We will enjoy lots more tomorrows with Albie because someone like you gave a donation to GWAAC."
Chief executive of the charity, Anna Perry, told Greatest Hits Radio why the donations are so vital: “Every year Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is called to thousands of people in need, people having the worst day of their lives.
“We need to raise money so that our critical care team can be there for them.”
She added: “If Great Western Air Ambulance Charity doesn’t receive support from local people, people in our communities, then we won’t be able to be there next time Albie, or one of his friends or one of his family needs us.”