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Dean Stello and family

Patient stories

Saved by the defibrillator he fought for

When Dean Stello headed to work, he had no idea his life was about to be saved by the very safety measures he had championed.

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Young patient, Freddie

Patient stories

A life saved in minutes

18 year-old Freddie’s story could have been very different were it not for swift clinical intervention.

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Patient stories

Jon’s Story: A brush with death

Jon, Laura and their girls are grateful to the paramedics who saved Jon’s life.

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The Devon Air Ambulance aircraft over Dartmoor

Patient stories

A team effort in a remote location

We share the account of former patient, Terry, shares an exciting account of their Dartmoor rescue.

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Debbie and Mary on their fundraising journey

Patient stories

60 Marathons in her 60th year

Last year was a momentous year for Debbie, who set herself the remarkable challenge of running 60 marathons in her 60th year

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Young Zalan in hospital

Patient stories

Zalan’s moorland nightmare

Young Zalan’s family day out went awry when he encountered the local wildlife up close…

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Billy, Niamh, Meg and Zoe with Merlin the donkey.

Patient stories

A story of resilience and kindness

Zoe found herself in a road traffic collision with colleagues, but an unusual gift helped in her recovery…

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DAA aircraft in a Devon poppy field

Patient stories

In memory: Michelle Phillips

Donating in memory can be a wonderful way to celebrate a loved one’s life and pay tribute to causes they were close to.

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Former patient, Jane Skelly

Patient stories

Emergency responders to the rescue on Dartmoor

A medical incident in a remote part of Dartmoor required a multi-agency response for Jane.

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Sara Glazebrook

Patient stories

An unexpected challenge for Sara

What3Words helped to pinpoint Sara’s location, enabling help to reach her swiftly.

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