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A young volunteer

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Young People! You Can. It Counts

Our flexible volunteering campaign launches to support young people in developing new skills and accessing new opportunities.

Read more: Young People! You Can. It Counts
School children with their hands up looking happy

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Who’s in our helicopters?

A blog for kids: Learn how Devon Air Ambulance pilots, doctors and paramedics work together to help people.

Read more: Who’s in our helicopters?
Crew members adapting to the heatwave

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When temperatures rise, so do the challenges for our crews

Critical Care Paramedic, Andy, shares insights into how the crew adapt to extreme temperatures and he offers advice on how to keep cool.

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Blog, Fundraising stories

Still Moving Forward: Peggy Crome’s Epic Cycle Challenge 

At 83, World Champion Triathlete Peggy is cycling the length of the country raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance.

Read more: Still Moving Forward: Peggy Crome’s Epic Cycle Challenge 
Road traffic collision scene featuring a motorcycle

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Why bystanders matter

Could you be someone who makes a real difference to an emergency situation? Read more about the importance of the bystander.

Read more: Why bystanders matter
The Devon Air Ambulance aircraft over Dartmoor

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What is that red helicopter flying over you? 

Every day our crews respond to missions across Devon. Read more about why Devon’s red helicopters are tearing across the sky above you.

Read more: What is that red helicopter flying over you? 
A penguin pair on the island where Nigel was located.

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A paramedic’s journey to the edge of the world 

The expertise of Devon Air Ambulance clinicians is sought as far away from Devon as the Antarctic. Paramedic, Nigel Lang, shares his account.

Read more: A paramedic’s journey to the edge of the world 
Safety tips for your Devon Cycle Challenge

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Stay safe on the Devon Cycle Challenge

Cycling Challenges are an enjoyable way to get behind our service, but there’s no substitute for good prep and safety.

Read more: Stay safe on the Devon Cycle Challenge
A member of our crew refuels the aircraft

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Get to know our aircraft

Operational and fuel costs only go up, but thanks to your support so do we. Read more about our two aircraft.

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London Marathon 2026

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Thank you to our London Marathon 2026 fundraisers!

What motivated our 9 runners at the 2026 London Marathon?

Read more: Thank you to our London Marathon 2026 fundraisers!