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Barry, Melvyn and Roger - Snap, Crackle and Pop

Blog

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

Blog

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

Blog

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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A helicopter at a community landing site

Blog

Why are our helicopters red?

Why are our helicopters red?
We are often asked this question, so why not turn it into a creative lesson?

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Patient stories

An unexpected holiday excursion

During a family camping holiday near Ilfracombe, David started to experience chest pains.

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Patient stories

The terrible tragedy of a road traffic collision

Sadly, not all patients we attend have the happy outcomes we would wish for them.

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Exeter Round Table and Devon Air Ambulance team with £100k cheque

Fundraising stories

Exeter Round Table celebrates £100k of support for DAA

Devon Air Ambulance the beneficiary of years of fundraising support.

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