A pleasant spin on a new motorcycle took an unpleasant turn when Philip was hit by a driver on the wrong side of the road…
Patient stories
From bike crash to marathon in a year
Patient stories
Patient Lucy turns fundraiser following crash
Inspired by the resilience and determination of Captain Sir Tom Moore, recovering patient Lucy has set herself an ambitious fundraiser challenge.
Patient stories
Dividends and Donations
A nasty break and an airlift inspires a generous gift from Neil’s business
Patient stories
From burns to fundraising success
Farmer and cheese maker, Peter Willes, of Horwood near Bideford was seriously burned when a high-level hot water tank pipe burst, showering him in burning water
Patient stories
Twins fundraise to say Thank You for TWO airlifts
Twins Alex & Benjamin both required our services on separate occasions and decided to fundraise together in 2020
Patient stories
“Oh good! A free helicopter ride!”
When a mountain bike stunt went amiss while out with mates on Woodbury Common, 13-year old Harry, took an unexpected, though not unwelcome, trip in a helicopter
Patient stories
Twenty years on
It’s never too late to contact Devon Air Ambulance if you’ve benefited from the service and a message from Joe Wyatt early this year is testament to this.
Patient stories
Always a golfer at heart
Following the injury of his chest muscles, Alec was looking forward to returning to the golf course until he suffered a cardiac arrest just weeks later
Patient stories
What3Words pinpoints the location
A cycling accident on Dartmoor left keen cyclist Jeanette needing our services
Patient stories
Darryl’s road to recovery
Darryl was involved in a head on collision with a 40-ton lorry. The result was catastrophic and he needed specialist help fast.