Although Sonia was riding her moped on a well known road, she couldn’t have predicted her sunny day would end like this
Patient stories
A summer hospital stay for dog-walking teacher
Mary Marker was walking her dog in Chudleigh, when she was hit by a car leaving her with multiple injuries.
Patient stories
One foot in the grave – Mina’s story
Mina suffered a serious open fracture when she suddenly fell into a concealed grave. Thankfully, our crew reached and treated Mina at the scene before airlifting her to hospital.
Patient stories
A life-changing hack
Early on in the story of DAA, a ride on Woodbury Common resulted in an airlift for Jeanette.
Patient stories
From 30-foot drop to sky-high response
Craig’s 30-foot fall resulted in a Devon Air Ambulance flight. Here’s his account.
Patient stories
Our son: our hero
17 year-old Vinny performed lifesaving CPR for 14 long minutes on his mum who suffered a cardiac arrest
Patient stories
Accident leads to long-term support
Bike enthusiast, Lee, became a long-term supporter after his bike accident back in 1998 and 24 years later he finally meets the lady that made an Air Ambulance in Devon a reality!
Patient stories
Like the ripples in a pond
Patient, Eamonn describes the ‘ripple effect’ of his road traffic collision on friends and family.
Patient stories
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. (Accurate at the time of writing)
Patient stories
It all changed in an instant
A morning rush for community carer, Karen, saw her waking up in hospital a week later. (Accurate at the time of writing)