London’s Air Ambulance Charity in the community

LONDON’S AIR AMBULANCE IN THE COMMUNITY

During our 30th year we formed many partnerships within the community. We formed local charity partnerships with eight Marks and Spencer stores across London. These stores not only fundraised for us but also regularly hosted our own volunteers, which makes a significant contribution to our community engagement efforts.

We also enjoyed the support of Lions Clubs International District 105a this year through a charity of the year partnership, including the opportunity to present at their convention and reach out to Lions’ members from across the country.

In December, we were delighted that Trinity United Reformed Church in Wimbledon supported our charity for the second year running at their annual Christmas Tree Festival. This year the event helped to raise almost £14,000. After attending the event, a local member of the community, who was due to commence his year of Captaincy at prestigious Wimbledon Park Golf Club, chose to support us as his Charity of the Year. The club held numerous events throughout the year, including taking part in our annual abseil.

We also receive inspirational support from the loved ones of patients we have treated. In September 2013, the Verrier family sadly lost their much-loved son and brother, George, at the age of 17. Over the past seven years, George’s family and friends have displayed amazing strength and love by keeping his memory alive. Each year they have been involved in many different fundraising events – from sponsored Zumbathons to marathons and Tough Mudder challenges. November 2019 was no exception and George’s mother Laura hosted a black-tie event in Club Langley Beckenham, raising an amazing £6,500.