Amanda Simmister

Community Fundraiser for the Great North Air Ambulance Service in the North East

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Yesterday, we came together for our 'One team, saving lives' charity team day!

We'd like to say a huge thank you to Acklam Hall, who very kindly gifted us the use of their venue along with refreshments and lunch, giving our team the chance to reconnect and plan for the future 💚

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Schools, community groups, and non-profits can take part in Written in the Sky!

For a £200 donation, your group's name can soar across the North on one of our new helicopters - flying with us on every mission ✨

Have your name Written in the Sky: https://t.co/0oaxn8xjef

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Swap the boardroom for the breakroom...

Brew with the Crew Week is 22 – 29 June, so get the team together with a coffee morning in support our life-saving service! 💚

Host your very own Brew with the Crew and receive our free fundraising pack: https://t.co/teP75RXvdp

[Amanda Simmister @ASimmister]

With your support these missions are possible

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Our team was activated to 17 incidents over the Bank Holiday weekend.

These included:
🚘Seven road traffic collisions
💉Three medical incidents
❤️Two cardiac arrests
⚠️Two falls
🏃One sport and leisure incident
🤕One assault
🩹One self-harm incident

https://t.co/0oaxn8xjef

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

"Erm JJ... I think we're going to need a Scotsman to translate this one!" 😆

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Ready to take the plunge 👀

Step off the edge of Larpool Viaduct and experience a 42 metre freefall like no other with Great North Bungee!

It's the only bridge in England where you can take on a bungee like this 😮

Take the plunge on 15 August: https://t.co/Y0gzlpvEOg

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Over the weekend our critical care team was activated to 15 incidents (including stand downs).

Here's a breakdown of the incidents:
❤️ Six cardiac arrests
🚗 Four road traffic collisions
⚠️ Three falls
👊 One assault
🩺 One medical incident

https://t.co/nsUDZGdswc

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Let's hear it for our North East Corporate Partners 2026! 👏

We had the pleasure of celebrating some of them at our HQ last week. The event was to celebrate them and their contribution to our life-saving service, as they've gone above and beyond to keep our helicopters flying 🙌

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Whirlybird Woof-Fest is just a few weeks away, will you be joining us? 🐶

Here's a sneak peek into what you can expect...

🎶 Music from DJ Alistair Reay
🎪 50+ stalls
🐶 Our Top Dog Show sponsored by Chi West

And more!

📅 24 May
📍 Hurworth Grange
🔗 https://t.co/FrcyPvfypj

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

What could £5 a month do? 💭

It might not feel like much… but those small monthly gifts make a life-saving difference.

Your support helps us reach patients faster and give them the best possible chance of survival 🚁

Help save lives every single month: https://t.co/JFLuNnBBlh

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

May birthdays are ready to bloom 🌸

Celebrating in May? Swap gifts for something truly meaningful - ask your loved ones to donate to your birthday fundraiser and help keep our crews flying 🚁

Set one up:
Facebook: https://t.co/KHKRHYg1tw
JustGiving: https://t.co/eEyejMTBV3

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Introducing our Cumbria and Isle of Man Corporate Partners 2026! 🤩

We had the honour of welcoming some of them to our Langwathby base last week to celebrate their support.

Together they have raised over £241,650, helping us deliver life-saving care to those who need us most 👏

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

We're proud to share that we've won the Community Champions Award at the Tees Business Awards 🏆

It's an honour to be recognised for the life-saving work we provide across the North East and beyond.

Congrats to our fellow finalists Three Brothers Brewing Company and Cygnet Law.

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

There's still time to join us for our charity golf day 🏌

Turn your hobby into a fundraising activity: round up your golf-loving teammates and join us for a fantastic day in support of our life-saving service!

📍 Close House
📅 23 June

Secure your team: https://t.co/s0w0RBSDng

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Imagine your name flying over the North...

Written in the Sky invites you to have your name, or the name of someone special, displayed on one of our new helicopters, joining us on life-saving calls across the region!

Have your name Written in the Sky: https://t.co/nsUDZGdswc

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

3 in 5 missions are funded by gifts in Wills 🚁

It's a powerful reminder of how important each gift left in a will is to keeping our crews ready to respond.

Every legacy helps ensure we can continue saving lives for years to come 💚

Find out more: https://t.co/BtIKjKA8VM

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Our fuel costs have gone up 65%.

The increases are affecting us all, but without fuel, we can't continue to provide our life-saving service.

We're asking you to help bridge the difference, which is £2,334.50 per week 🚁

Donate and help us save lives: https://t.co/vjBjPQTktP

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

Look what's diving into our 2026 events calendar 👀

Jump 4 GNAAS is back!

This year, you can choose from two incredible locations: take the leap in Cumbria or Durham to help raise vital funds for our charity!

📍Cumbria: https://t.co/8ZSP1R6xqu
📍Durham: https://t.co/ZWg8M4TBhV

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

We work with Clothes Aid to collect pre-loved items from your doorstep!

So, if you've been tidying over the bank holiday or you have a spring refresh lined up, donate your pre-loved items and we'll turn them into life-saving funds 💚

Book a collection: https://t.co/DXdS7Jnk96

[Great North Air Ambulance @GNairambulance]

"You never know when you or a loved one may need help. I think this service is crucial for many." - Regular Giver, Victoria 💚

Behind every life-saving mission are supporters like Victoria, helping us respond when it matters most.

Become a Regular Giver: https://t.co/JFLuNnBBlh