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Read the stories from our fundraisers, supporters and patients and stay up-to-date with Devon Air Ambulance news.

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Blog, Retail stories

Vintage items we can and can’t accept

The items we can and can’t accept in our vintage shops

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Mishap fashion flat lay

Blog, Retail stories

About our Mishap Fashion range

We direct garments in need of minor repair away from recycling and instead towards resale.

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Owens coffee

Blog, Retail stories

Fuel our crew when you buy our brews

Our branded coffee is available for you to try and to buy.

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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

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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.

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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

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Patient stories

What3Words pinpoints the location

A cycling accident on Dartmoor left keen cyclist Jeanette needing our services

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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.

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Sharon shares her story of taking on a challenge to raise funds after he husband, Mike, was assisted by us.

Patient stories

Sharon completes her husband Mike’s 100 mile mission for Devon Air Ambulance

Sharon and Mike share the story of Mike’s cycle accident and how Sharon challenged herself to raise money for us in return

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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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