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Patient stories

From road traffic collision to fundraising triumph

Former patient, Natasha Harris, shares her first-hand experience of being assisted by Devon Air Ambulance and her journey to recovery.

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Our founder Ann Ralli's son Ceri

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The mother whose loss began over 30,000 missions

Devon Air Ambulance Founder, Ann Ralli, shares the story of her family’s tragic loss that inspired a lifesaving service.

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A Devon Air Ambulance helicopter underneath a rainbow

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There for our colleagues and supporters every day

What do awareness days or months have to do with an air ambulance charity?

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Salcombe seafront

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Salcombe Yacht Club raises funds following support from DAA

Two incidents inspired a Devon yacht club to lend their support for Devon Air Ambulance.

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Barry, Melvyn and Roger - Snap, Crackle and Pop

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Snap, Crackle and Pop – the Banger Rally story

Three friends took on the Banger Rally Challenge in support of our service!

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Former patient Daisy with her family

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A floral fundraising thank you

When nine-day-old Daisy fell ill, Devon Air Ambulance responded swiftly. Her parents fundraised their thanks with flowers!

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Volunteers with a crew member next to our helicopter

Blog, Retail stories, Volunteer stories

What’s it like to volunteer at a DAA charity shop?

Volunteers are the backbone of our high street charity shop presence. Whether they are helping with sorting and preparing garments for resale, or serving our customers, their contribution is incredibly valuable to our service.

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A group of volunteers in one of our Devon Air Ambulance charity shops

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Volunteering pathways – a route to employment

As well as making a positive contribution, volunteering can be a fantastic pathway to employment. Aimee and Kyle are two such volunteers.

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Volunteer Simon Card, with one of our crew

Blog, Volunteer stories

Simon Card: one of our long-standing volunteers

The spotlight on a volunteer who has made an enormous contribution to Devon Air Ambulance over the years.

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Our crew flying one of our air ambulances

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10 top flying-themed songs

Feel you need a little bit of a boost? Our high-flying hits countdown will give you an uplift any day of the week.

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