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Patient stories

Twins fundraise to say Thank You for TWO airlifts

Twins fundraise to say Thank You for TWO airlifts

Twins, two occasions, two airlifts and a joint fundraising effort! Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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From burns to fundraising success

From burns to fundraising success

Farmer and cheese maker, Peter Willes, of Horwood near Bideford was seriously burned in June this year when a high-level hot water tank pipe burst, showering him in boiling water. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

Comments: 1

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Dividends and Donations

Dividends and Donations

A nasty break and an airlift inspires a generous gift from Neil's business. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 25th September, 2020

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Recovering patient Lucy turns fundraiser following traumatic crash

Recovering patient Lucy turns fundraiser following traumatic crash

Inspired by the resilience and determination of Captain Sir Tom Moore, recovering patient Lucy has set herself an ambitious fundraiser challenge. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 23rd September, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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From bike crash to marathon in a year

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... Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 20th September, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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It all changed in an instant

It all changed in an instant

A morning rush for community carer, Karen, saw her waking up in hospital a week later... Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 10th September, 2020

Updated: 21st September, 2020

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Like the ripples in a pond

Like the ripples in a pond

Patient, Eamonn describes the 'ripple effect' of his road traffic collision on friends and family. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 29th August, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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It all happened so quickly!

It all happened so quickly!

Charlie and Julie Geach from Exminster often watch television programmes about hospitals, ambulances and emergency helicopter services, but they didn't anticipate similar drama in their own lives... Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 25th August, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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“I had a fight with a chainsaw – and the chainsaw nearly won!”

“I had a fight with a chainsaw – and the chainsaw nearly won!”

We don't always need to convey a patient by helicopter for them to receive expert critical care from us. Margaret Paramore describes her accident in the first part of 2020 - just before lockdown. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 19th August, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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Farm Rescue Raises Funds

Farm Rescue Raises Funds

Alex Tapp of Awliscombe, near Honiton, needed the Devon Air Ambulance nearly 20 years ago. He now runs a farm machinery sales business and decided to mark the 20-year anniversary of the incident with a generous donation. Alex tells the story… Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 12th August, 2020

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A post-lockdown cycling near-miss

A post-lockdown cycling near-miss

When young Noah's bike ride turned into a helicopter ride post-lockdown, his family were keen to pass on an important message. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 7th August, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

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Accident leads to long-term support

Accident leads to long-term support

Bike enthusiast, Lee, became a long-term supporter after his bike accident back in 1998. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 1st August, 2020

Updated: 28th December, 2020

Comments: 2

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    Ocean City Motorcycle Festival & The Megaride

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    New year, new fundraiser

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  • Mission map

    Mission map

    Devon is a large county with diverse terrain. The Devon Air Ambulance mission map shows you where our Helicopters and our Critical Care Cars have been. Find out more.

  • Devon Air Ambulance stands down aircraft

    Devon Air Ambulance stands down aircraft

    Devon Air Ambulance will temporarily be responding to patients solely by critical care car, but its critical care paramedics will still to respond to patients with their specialist skills and equipment.

  • Play our lottery and save lives

    Play our lottery and save lives

    Play the Devon Air Ambulance lottery for a chance to win a top weekly cash prize of £1,350. Of every £1 played, 76p goes straight back into the charity.

  • Who we help

    Who we help

    Thanks to your support, our two helicopters are able to provide essential lifesaving treatment as quickly as possible. We're there for you when it matters most.

  • Motorcycle Ride Out - 2018 online registration now closed

    Motorcycle Ride Out - 2018 online registration now closed

    Online registration for the 2018 Motorcycle Ride out is now closed. Here you can read about details for the day, or you can register at one of the start points if you have not done so already.

  • Mission facts

    Mission facts

    Take a glance at the situations our ambulance teams encountered in 2019.

  • Donate now

    Donate now

    By making a donation your generosity and support really does make a huge difference. Please be assured you can donate simply and safely online. Your details will only be used to process your donation. Thank you for your support.

  • Why we are asking our supporters not to sign the petition for government to fund air ambulances

    Why we are asking our supporters not to sign the petition for government to fund air ambulances

    The response from Devon Air Ambulance to a petition to government for funding air ambulance services.

  • About the helicopters

    About the helicopters

    Some interesting stats about our helicopters from last year (2019).

  • Why volunteer?

    Why volunteer?

    Our volunteers are fantastic people who donate their skills and time to support Devon Air Ambulance. Would you like to be one of them? Find out more.

Ways to help

Ways to help

There are all sorts of ways to help support your local Air Ambulance Charity. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2019

Updated: 24th September, 2020

Author: Naomi Palmer

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