Flying to Save Lives

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Nicola, her husband Ben and daughter Emily

“If it weren’t for Mikey and Lee, there’s a very high possibility that I wouldn’t be here now, I wouldn’t be able to watch Emily grow up, and she wouldn’t have a mummy.”

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We’ve launched our brand new Christmas card range. Shop online or in store, there’s plenty to choose from.

Make a lifesaving difference

Be there for us today, so we can be there for you tomorrow.

We’re not funded by the government or the NHS.

We are fortunate to have wonderful supporters.

We’re not able to fly without your generosity.

We are completely reliant on your donations.

We’re not just another appeal.

We are the North West Air Ambulance Charity.

Donate today

Emergency responses

Total missions this year

2,899

Most common patient age

60

Most common incident

Medical

This year we need to raise

£12 million

Most frequented hospital

Preston Royal

Busiest day

Friday

Critical Care Vehicle missions this year

835

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Get stuck in and take on a challenge – we’ve got lots going on across the country.

It’s all thanks to your incredible support that we’re able to continue flying to save lives and make a difference to those in emergency situations across the North West.

So whether you’re an adrenaline-junkie and you want to take to the skies, or you’re dreaming of completing a bucket list challenge, we’ve got something for you.

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