After surviving a life-threatening motorcycle incident and receiving critical care from Devon Air Ambulance, one determined biker is now dedicating himself to a year of fundraising, turning his gratitude into action to support the charity that helped save his life.
Patient stories
‘Tough times don’t last – tough people do!’
Anna wasn’t to know how true her grandad’s saying would be until she had to save the life of her mum.
Patient stories
Former Patient turns volunteer in gratitude for service
Steve Knight recovered from tractor accident to become a Devon Air Ambulance volunteer.
Patient stories
Rock bottom to recovery
On a Dartmoor hiking trip with his friends, George fell into a deep gully sustaining open fractures and needed our assistance quickly
Patient stories
Former soldier crawls to seek safety in bike crash ordeal
Following a crash on his enduro bike, Steve found himself alone and in pain wondering how he would survive
Patient stories
From hay bale fall to fundraising success
Danny fell from a height when celebrating the last day of term with his school friends in 2021
Patient stories
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…
Patient stories
Patient Lucy turns fundraiser following crash
Inspired by the resilience and determination of Captain Sir Tom Moore, recovering patient Lucy has set herself an ambitious fundraiser challenge.
Patient stories
Dividends and Donations
A nasty break and an airlift inspires a generous gift from Neil’s business
Patient stories
From burns to fundraising success
Farmer and cheese maker, Peter Willes, of Horwood near Bideford was seriously burned when a high-level hot water tank pipe burst, showering him in burning water