Donations add up for air ambulance

By Helen BullockContributor
Published 28th Feb 2024, 10:21 BST
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Air ambulance volunteers, Mike and Cathy Bevington, were invited by Leeds District Oddfellows to give a talk and receive the cheque at the group’s monthly meet-up in Knaresborough on 14 February.

During the presentation, Mike explained how the rapid-response service is provided to five million people across the whole of Yorkshire, and shared how donations are vital to keep the charity in operation.

He said: “We are truly grateful for every donation we receive, no matter how big or how small.

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“As a charity with strong fundraising ethics, last year we ensured that for every £1 that was donated, 78p of it was spent to meet our charitable purpose – which is saving lives across Yorkshire.”

Yorkshire Air Ambulance volunteer Mike Bevington received a cheque for £200 from the Oddfellows,Yorkshire Air Ambulance volunteer Mike Bevington received a cheque for £200 from the Oddfellows,
Yorkshire Air Ambulance volunteer Mike Bevington received a cheque for £200 from the Oddfellows,

The members raised the £200 by holding raffles at their monthly Knaresborough meet-up, which is held at 2pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Gracious Street Methodist Church.

Helen Bullock, Social Coordinator at Leeds District Oddfellows, said: “We are delighted to be able to help the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. I’m sure most people know someone who has been helped by this charity’s lifesaving work.”