Devon Air Ambulance Trust
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People we help
Due to patient confidentiality, we don't know the names or contact information of the people that we help unless they get in touch with us.
We try and publicise this information as often as possible because the most effective way to promote the service and raise awareness, is to tell the real life stories.
Below you will find some case studies about just a few of the patients we have made a difference to. Many of the full stories will feature in our HeliPad magazine as well. If you don't receive this publication quarterly, you can sign up for it now, by clicking here .
Braydon's Story
When baby Braydon, just 2 days old at the time, got into difficulties the Devon Air Ambulance was on hand to help him. Braydon was airlifted from Honiton the RD&E Wonford Hospital in Exeter. He was later transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, then by Royal Navy helicopter from Derriford to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, in order to receive specialist treatment. Read more
Dave Farr's Story
Dave (pictured second from left) helped us at the launch of our helicopter in September 2008, by telling his story to the press, in order to publicise the difference that the service has made to his life, and that of his family.
Whilst working in a remote location, on a construction site, Dave received severe injuries, caused by a falling sheet of metal. This resulted in a hind quarter amputation. Read more.
Tom Staniford
Tom was knocked off his bicycle, and received life threatening injuries. He arrested twice in the aircraft on the way to hospital.
Tom's story is all the more poignant to the charity as his situation and injuries were very similar to those of Ceri Thomas, whose mum set up the charity in Devon. Because Tom was taken to hospital as quickly as possible, he survived. Sadly Ceri did not.
Tom is also an Olympic class cyclist. He was due to take part in this years Deaf Olympics, but sadly got injured.
Toby Oakes
Toby wrote to us, after an accident at home, when he put his arms through a glass door. He suffered severe injuries, and required urgent surgery, suffering extensive blood loss from the wounds. Read more
Derek Viner
Derek also dropped us a line to tell us his experiences with the Devon Air Ambulance. He was at the start of a walk from Westward Ho! to Clovelly, when he was stung by a flying insect. He continued his walk, but soon realised he was suffering from an allergic reaction to the sting. On the coastal path, he was a long way away from the nearest road. Read more .
Wayne Burton
Wayne, a jockey, had a nasty fall whilst racing at Exeter Race Course. Speed was of the essence as he had suffered suspected spinal injuries, plus was unconscious. Read more.