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Community Fundraiser for the Great North Air Ambulance Service in the North East

Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined April 2012
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Turn the cost of cards into life-saving festive cheer! 🎁 Donate what you'd usually spend on Christmas cards and postage and send digital cards to your loved ones instead, helping us respond emergencies across the region. Donate and send yours: dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/c…
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There's no such thing as a typical fundraiser, and October has certainly proved it! πŸ’š Each one helps our crews continue providing critical care to patients across the North and Isle of Man. Take a look at what our fundraising heroes have been up to: greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…
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WIN A LITTLE LUXURY THIS CHRISTMAS! πŸŽ„πŸŽ We're giving 2 lucky winners the chance to take home a Fortnum & Mason Snowed In Christmas Hamper, thanks to our friends at @ContiUK ! πŸ’™ Enter by: ✨Liking this post ✨Comment your fav Christmas treat! Competition ends 01/12/2026.
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Well done to our volunteer Lydia Waddington who has raised more than Β£2,000 from a netball tournament πŸ‘ At just 17, Lydia, from Darlington, is already making a difference in her community by not only fundraising but volunteering at our coffee house. greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…
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One month left to be in with a chance of winning 🀩 Enter our SOS Raffle and you could win one of FOUR incredible prizes: 🌟 Β£10,000 🌟 Β£2,000 🌟 Β£1,000 🌟 Β£500 The funds raised are vital in securing the future of our service πŸ’š Enter: gna.as/2026raffle 18+ T&Cs apply
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Stephen Lee was 61 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest in December 2017. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, including our team, Stephen sadly passed away, and his family have since raised money for our charity in his memory. greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…
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Born in November? We've got a birthday wish for you! πŸŽ‚ Set up a birthday fundraiser and ask your friends and family to donate to our charity in lieu of gifts on your big day! Set up yours: πŸ‘‰ Facebook: gna.as/birthdayfacebook πŸ‘‰ JustGiving: gna.as/justgivingbirthday
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We are very grateful for the support we receive from Tom Heath, who has raised more than Β£77,000 in memory of his brother Matty. Last year Tom pledged to continue supporting us through his business Opulent Odds, and is now a Corporate Partner πŸ‘ greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…
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Gather your girls, dress in your most festive outfits... ... and join us for our Festive Afternoon Tea! Because what's better than a festive afternoon of indulgence? Doing it for a good cause πŸ™Œ πŸ“ Blackwell Grange Hotel πŸ“… 13 December 🎟️ gna.as/festiveafternoon_tea2…
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When you use our Will-writing service with Farewill, you can arrange yours for free! Having a Will in place helps make sure your wishes are respected and it can be a chance to support a cause close to your heart πŸ’š Head to farewill.com/gnaas-legacy to claim your free Will.
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PSA: the clocks go back in the early hours of tomorrow morning ⏰ Which means an extra hour in bed for some, or for us, fewer flying hours 🚁 But even when our helicopters are tucked up in the hangar, our critical care cars allow our team to remain ready to respond πŸ’š
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This month's volunteer spotlight is a little bit different... Thank you to all the corporate volunteers who supported us during our time as Charity of the Year for the Isle of Man TT Races and Classic TT πŸ‘ Your commitment made a real difference, helping us raise awareness,....
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Some loved ones are remembered in rainbows, feathers, or robins 🌈 Others when our helicopter flies overhead 🚁 By donating in their memory, you can create a lasting legacy that lives on with every mission, helping us reach people when they need us most: gna.as/giveinmemory
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Over the weekend our team was activated to 10 incidents (including stand downs) including: πŸš— Three road traffic collisions ❀️ Three cardiac arrests 🩹 Three other 🚌 One transport We need your support: gna.as/2026raffle 18+ T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Here's the latest availability if you're hoping to meet Santa at our Christmas Markets πŸ‘‡ πŸŽ… Saturday: Half available πŸŽ… Sunday: Just FIVE spaces left! Book now: gna.as/christmas26market There's plenty more festive fun to enjoy, with stalls, seasonal treats and entertainment πŸŽ„
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It's never too early to start planning for the year ahead - get a head start with our brand new diaries! This year's edition takes you through the history of our life-saving charity, celebrating how far we've come over the years πŸ’š Get yours: greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…
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We're thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for charity of the year at the Heroes of Mann Awards. The awards celebrate inspiring individuals and groups and we feel honoured to be recognised for the critical care we provide on the Isle of Man.
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We're over halfway through our SOS Raffle, but we're not on track to hit our fundraising target. The funds raised are vital in securing our service's future and helping to respond across the region - and you could win Β£10,000! πŸ’š Enter: gna.as/2026raffle 18+. T&Cs apply.
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Over the weekend our team was activated to 14 incidents including: ❀️ Six cardiac arrests 🚴 Two sport and leisure incidents πŸ’‰ Four medical incidents πŸ‘Š One assault 😷 One other We need your support: gna.as/2026raffle 18+ T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Hands up if you'd love an extra Β£10,000 in the bank before Christmas! πŸ™Œ You could tick off your entire Christmas shopping list, book your dream getaway, or treat yourself 🎁 But first, you'll need to enter our SOS Raffle 😏 Enter here: gna.as/2026raffle 18+ T&Cs apply
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