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Patient stories

Bowled over by his contribution

Bowled over by his contribution

100-year old fundraiser, Gordon, embarks upon bowling feat to raise funds for DAA. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 14th July, 2021

Updated: 2nd February, 2022

Sharon completes her husband Mike’s 100 mile mission

Sharon completes her husband Mike’s 100 mile mission

When a cycle accident left Mike paralysed from the chest down, his family responded with action on his behalf. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 24th May, 2021

Darryl's road to recovery

Darryl's road to recovery

A head-on collision transformed the life of Darryl one morning in 2002. Almost 20 years later we hear how he is doing. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 12th May, 2021

Updated: 14th May, 2021

What3Words pinpoints the location

What3Words pinpoints the location

A violent gust of wind knocked experienced cyclist, Jeanette, off her bike, but luckily her app helped us to reach her at her remote location in time. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 29th April, 2021

Always a golfer at heart

Always a golfer at heart

A DIY accident almost put an end to Alec's golfing passion, but thankfully a swift response from Devon Air Ambulance means he will soon be back on the fairway. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 29th April, 2021

Twenty years on

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. Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 29th April, 2021

"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... Read more

Posted to: Patient stories

Published: 5th February, 2021

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

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

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

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: 8th February, 2022

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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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: 22nd June, 2021

Author: Naomi Palmer

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