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15 MAR 24

YAA Launches New Schools Initiative as Part of Upcoming Yellow Yorkshire Campaign

Yorkshire Air Ambulance is inviting all primary schools, nurseries and childcare settings across Yorkshire to become Heli Heroes by taking on their brand new ‘Heli Hop’ challenge this April.

7 MAR 24

Yorkshire Air Ambulance appoints new Medical Director

Dr Reid, a highly regarded Consultant in Emergency Medicine joins YAA taking up a brand-new role, with emphasis on clinical care delivery, evaluation and clinical governance. His responsibilities will umbrella patient safety and clinical quality provided by YAA clinical crew alongside leading the strategy for medical innovation and development.

5 MAR 24

Yorkshire Escapes Sets Ambitious £10,000 Fundraising Challenge to Support Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Escapes, a leading provider of luxury holiday houses and cottages in the picturesque landscapes of Yorkshire, proudly announces its commitment to supporting the vital services of Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) as their chosen Charity of the Year for 2024.

7 FEB 24

Rotherham Gym Embarks on Year-Long Fitness Journey for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

JDD Fitness, an independent gym in Rotherham with over 60 members, has embarked on a year-long initiative to support the life-saving missions of Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) after selecting them as their 2024 charity of the year.

5 FEB 24

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Nominated for Charitable Excellence Award in The Yorkshire Choice Awards 2024

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is honoured to announce its nomination for the prestigious Charitable Excellence Award in The Yorkshire Choice Awards 2024.

18 JAN 24

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Welcomes New Lifesaving Crew Members

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is thrilled to announce the addition of five new highly skilled paramedics to their team, who join on secondment from Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) for three-years.  Also joining the operational team is Phil Larkins, a former military Pilot with nearly four decades of flying experience, solidifying YAA's ongoing commitment to providing critical care to the people of Yorkshire.

15 DEC 23

Mirfield Resident’s 50th Birthday Gala Surpasses £50K in Charitable Donations

Marieke Haigh, part of the family run, Haigh's Farm Shop in Mirfield, celebrated her 50th birthday in a unique way by hosting a barn party that raised an astounding £50,472 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) and The Kirkwood Hospice.

7 DEC 23

Zante Motorbike Crash Survivors Donate £6.6K Crowdfunding to Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Mark Jepson, a survivor of a harrowing motorbike accident on the Greek island of Zante earlier this year, and his wife Carol, have generously donated £6,640 to Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).

23 NOV 23

Yorkshire Businesses Join Forces to Multiply Donations for Yorkshire Air Ambulance During Big Give Christmas Campaign

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is set to take part in the 'Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023' supported by generous match funding from The Reed Foundation and two prominent Yorkshire businesses, Rockwood Events and Beadlam Tractor Run.

21 NOV 23

Harrogate Artist Unveils Exclusive Christmas Card Depicting Iconic Yorkshire Landmark in Support of YAA

Anita Bowerman, a talented Harrogate-based artist, known for her intricate and captivating artworks, has once again demonstrated her commitment to supporting Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) by revealing her latest masterpiece in a series of iconic Yorkshire landscape Christmas cards.

16 NOV 23

Couple Crushed by 15 Tonne Oak Tree Saved by Yorkshire Air Ambulance Medics

In the upcoming season finale of Helicopter ER, Yorkshire Air Ambulance's (YAA) critical care team are put to the test, as they battle to save the lives of married couple, Stephanie and Giles Bilton, who were in a devastating car accident during storm Malik in January 2022.

9 NOV 23

YAA Fight to Save the Life of a Pensioner Who Was Crushed by a Runaway Trailer

Yorkshire Air Ambulance's vital role in saving the life of a 72-year-old, Ivor Parlett, who was crushed by a runaway trailer, will be showcased in an upcoming episode of "Helicopter ER." The incident highlights the exceptional medical expertise of YAA's critical care team during a high-stakes operation.

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