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
Patient stories
Twins fundraise to say Thank You for TWO airlifts
Twins Alex & Benjamin both required our services on separate occasions and decided to fundraise together in 2020
Patient stories
“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
Patient stories
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.
Patient stories
Always a golfer at heart
Following the injury of his chest muscles, Alec was looking forward to returning to the golf course until he suffered a cardiac arrest just weeks later
Patient stories
What3Words pinpoints the location
A cycling accident on Dartmoor left keen cyclist Jeanette needing our services
Patient stories
Darryl’s road to recovery
Darryl was involved in a head on collision with a 40-ton lorry. The result was catastrophic and he needed specialist help fast.
Patient stories
From road traffic collision to fundraising triumph
Former patient, Natasha Harris, shares her first-hand experience of being assisted by Devon Air Ambulance and her journey to recovery.
Patient stories
An unexpected holiday excursion
During a family camping holiday near Ilfracombe, David started to experience chest pains.