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Former soldier crawls to seek safety in bike crash ordeal

Following a crash on his enduro bike, Steve found himself alone and in pain wondering how he would survive

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Hay bale fall to fundraising success

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From hay bale fall to fundraising success

Danny fell from a height when celebrating the last day of term with his school friends in 2021

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From bike crash to marathon in a year

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…

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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.

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Dividends and Donations

A nasty break and an airlift inspires a generous gift from Neil’s business

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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

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Aerial view of the Devon countryside

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Devon Air Ambulance responds to climate emergency

Our response to the climate emergency and the outcome of our carbon emissions audit.

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Thank you to our green-thumbed supporters

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A thank you to our green-thumbed supporters

A thank you to local businesses and supporters for helping to green our office!

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Thank you to our corporate partners

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A thank you to our corporate partners

Our corporate partnerships play an essential part in supporting our service and we are immensely grateful to them.

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Thank you to those who pledge to leave a legacy

Gifts from those who have chosen to remember us in their Wills account for almost half of our income. So those who pledge to us a Gift we say Thank You.

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