This in from Sherie at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance about the National Air Ambulance Week (24-30 September 2012), in her own words. Ed
One of Britain’s most famous and respected actors Sir David Jason is getting behind the first National Air Ambulance Week.
Sir David has come a long way from his days as an electrician; since then he has won many prestigious awards for his work, with roles greatly varying from the comical Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses, to the more serious role of Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost.
Personal interest in flying
Sir David became interested in flying when he was young and has a keen interest in space exploration and all things aeronautical. He started out his own flying experience in gliders and then progressed to helicopters.
Because of this keen interest Sir David became involved with the Association of Air Ambulances (AAA) and in March 2009 Sir David was asked, and agreed to lend his support to the work of Air Ambulance Charities by becoming Patron of AAA.
Vitally important to spread the word
Speaking of his involvement, Sir David said, “I am honoured to be fronting the very first united National Air Ambulance Week campaign across the UK. It is vitally important that we spread the word that Air Ambulance Charities up and down the UK are not Government funded and rely on public donations to remain operational.
“Everyday lives are being saved by the highly skilled Air Ambulance crews. Please give whatever you can spare to support your local Air Ambulance.”
Support your local Air Ambulance charity
The heart of the week long Appeal will be very much encouraging the communities and businesses across the country to support their local Air Ambulance charity.
By doing so it will make a huge difference and effectively help to save lives in the community that you live in. Every penny really goes a long way in helping save lives.
To show your support and find out more about how you can help your local Air Ambulance please log onto the AAA website at www.aoaa.org.uk/naaw/
