Fantastic Devon People

doing great things!

Thank you to all of our supporters across Devon and beyond, here is a selection of the wonderful ways in which you have chosen to raise vital funds and awareness.

Thanks to our runners!

Since the beginning of the year, we have cheered on more than 83 Devon Air Ambulance Runners as they take on mighty challenges in aid of us. Firstly, huge thanks to all six of our London Marathon runners! From newbies to experienced marathon runners, you have all taken this huge challenge in your stride (pun intended!). We are so grateful to, and proud of you all. Next up we want to thank our Ocean City Festival and Great West Run runners. We had 5k, 10k and half marathon entrants and all of you have worked so hard to push yourselves in your training and to raise as much as you can. Thank you #TeamDAA!

...and thanks to Colin and the team at Run Venture

Run Venture have kindly supported us throughout the run-up to these challenge events. Colin and his team donated their specialist knowledge to guide our runners through training, write programmes, offer discounted sports massage, and provide their expertise at every turn.

An incredible £1147.88 worth of donations have come to Devon Air Ambulance with thanks to Veronica (Belah) Robinson’s support. A long-term supporter due to her son’s passion for riding motorcycles. We were saddened to hear the news of her passing.

Chief Petty Officer, Mark Berryman, retired from the Royal Navy after 39 years service . He was joined by colleagues and ex-colleagues at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, last November to celebrate his leaving dinner. As he feels a close connection to our cause due to his daughter being a 999 dispatcher Mark raised a phenomenal £1,197.99 at his dinner. A massive thank you to everyone who attended and donated!

Huge thanks to Hazel Nicholas and her Sequence Dancers

for supporting us for a second year in a row, at their weekly meetings. 2022 saw them raise a brilliant £1,672! We are thrilled they have chosen to support us again in 2023!

Thank you to Sandra and Kevin, from the Queen’s Arms in Slapton who presented us with a cheque for an incredible £1,036.65 – taking their lifetime total to over £12,000!

We are so grateful to Bigbury Seniors for their ongoing support. Last year’s Men’s Captain, John, chose DAA as his charity of the year. We received an incredible £900 from fundraising during his captaincy.

The South Molton Vintage Tractor Club’s have been fantastic supporters of Devon Air Ambulance since 2004 and have raised over £56,000 for us. Volunteer Helen Phillips received the cheque from the club committee. Thank you all very much for your continued support.

Thanks to Mikey Dance

Huge thanks to Teignmouth Sings for supporting us with their Christmas Concert last year and for donating an incredible £1,087.97. Our Volunteer, Petula, had a wonderful evening enjoying the music and celebrations!

After a unique motorcross fundraising challenge was completed around Dartmoor, Gavin Brimacombe arrived on two wheels at our HQ to present over £1,000 to Devon Air Ambulance’s Kelly Phillips, it was great to meet and thank the riders.

8-year-old Mikey has completed an amazing challenge in aid of Devon Air Ambulance and raised over £1,400.

Bradworthy and District Ploughing Match have been supporters for several years, and in that time, have raised over £3,000 for our Charity. This year, we gratefully received £1,100 from the team after their annual ploughing match. Devon Air Ambulance volunteer Kate Phillips attended the cheque presentation along with our friends from Cancer Research.

Exmouth seafront was the setting for his charity walk in pyjamas on a cold October morning. Mikey decided that he wanted to support our vital service, after the passing of his grandfather, Raymond Moore in June last year. We were called to assist Raymond, and Mikey wanted to say thank you in the most exciting way possible. Setting out first thing, in the pitch black, Mikey clearly enjoyed the entire trip, with a huge smile on his face. He has had great support from his friends and family, and his Mum, Ria, is extremely proud of him. Mikey was so proud of his achievements he is already planning his next challenge for later this year!

We were thrilled to welcome Mikey and Ria to our Exmouth shop, to say a massive thank you for raising such incredible funds as well as the awareness they have raised for our charity. Steffan, Becky and Ambrose the Bear from our fundraising team were there to meet him, and handed over his well-earned cupcakes, goody bag and certificate.

Thank you so much for your incredible support, Mikey! You’re a superstar, and we’re looking forward to supporting you in your 2023 challenge!

A massive thank you to Totnes Young Farmers who supported us last year with a series of events, donating a whopping £12,750! They were met by volunteers David and Lesley, who told them about how this support will help DAA to continue its vital service. To date, Totnes YFC have donated over £30,000 to DAA.

Dartmouth Fatstock Show supported us in December 22 and donated a generous £250

Christmas Lights

Each Christmas, supporters of Devon Air Ambulance light their houses up! This year, we were grateful to receive the support from the Dunn family in Tiverton, Brian Davis in Willand, and the Smith family in Exeter. Take a look at the photos of all the amazing lights and colours that they had on display.

Paul Dunn has raised a fantastic £23,000 for our service and in 2022 invited the team to see his display.

Brian Davis has lit up the outside of his house for several years supporting various charities. He chose to support DAA with his lights last year as he lives very near to the Willand Community Landing Site which has made him fully aware of the vital service.

Steve and Sharon Smith have had their lights all over social media and various media outlets in Devon. Steffan and Ambrose from Devon Air Ambulance attended one of their open evenings and were treated to wonderful hot chocolates and queues of supporters outside the gate.

Christine booked a stay at a local caravan park in Holsworthy and was very kindly offered a discounted rate on her stay. Following this generous offer, Christine decided she wanted to donate to DAA. Christine has also hand-knitted lots of beautiful children’s jumpers and kindly donated to DAA to sell in our charity shops. Thank you, Christine!

Saltram Rotary were generous enough to support us with their Classic Car show again in 2022, an annual event which regularly supports DAA and this year we were invited to receive an amazing £1,900 donation.

Thank you once again Saltram Rotary, your support keeps us flying.

Terry Hayman is another wonderful dance leader who supports us. Terry has been running South Brent Dance Club for over 25 years and has raised over £7,000 for Devon Air Ambulance over the years. Thank you, Terry!