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Kent Air Ambulance Trust, saving time, saving life! A registered charity based in Marden, close to Maidstone providing an Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for the benefit of the local community. Flying fast in response to 999 calls the Kent Air Ambulance Trust saves time and lives
Kent Air Ambulance Trust
Registered Charity serving Kent, the South East and surrounding areas.
The Kent Air Ambulance Trust was established in 1989 providing a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service relieving sick and injured people in and around Kent and the wider South East.
Kent Air Ambulance has highly trained medical staff and pilots providing an invaluable, life saving service which is available to every person living, working or travelling through Kent every day. Swift responses to 999 calls saves lives. Flying fast, the Kent Air Ambulance can deliver its skilled team of Doctors and critical care paramedics to anywhere in Kent within 15 minutes flying time. A fraction of the time that a land ambulance may take. Where ever they land the Kent Air Ambulance is never more than 7 minutes away from a receiving A & E Hospital.
Flying every day of the year with an average of 3 missions a day, the Marden base, near to Maidstone costs £1.7 million each year and is almost entirely funded by donations from individuals, groups, clubs, businesses, and companies in and around Kent. The Air Ambulance does not receive any funding from the National Lottery and is therefore dependant on the continuing support of the local community.
The Kent Air Ambulance organises fund raising events through out the year and you can find out how to get involved by visiting their website, alternatively if you would like to make a donation then you can do so by clicking here.
If you want to organise your own event then the Kent Air Ambulance can help with promotion of the event, including posters and banners. branded sealed collection boxes or buckets, a signed authority to Fundraise, and where appropriate they can provide a representative from the Trust to attend your event. Following your event its really important to the Kent Air Ambulance that they thank all their supporters properly, that could be in the form of a representative attending a cheque presentation at your location or their base in Marden.
For more information about the Kent Air Ambulance, their activities and what you can do to help, visit their website www.kentairambulance.co.uk
latest reviews
Lettie was involved in a horse riding accident in Thurnham near Maidstone last year, the Kent Air Ambulance got to the scene in just 9 minutes and fearing she may have fractured her pelvis then airlifted her to the Maidstone Hospital. She is now determined to pursue a career as a paramedic or an Accident and Emergency Doctor. She says "I want to give something back because they helped me. I just want to thank them for what they did." "The service is really important because it can get to serious emergencies really quickly".
The Kent Air Ambulance attended the scene of a serious hit and run accident in Burham near Maidstone that Tony was involved in. Tony said "they are fantastic. I hope you bever need them, but with continued support they will be there if you do. They provide an excellent service. With the amount of blood lost, i have been told they saved my life and for that I shall always be grateful".
Sophie was invlolved in a horse riding accident in Harrietsham near Maidstone a few years ago. The Kent Air Ambulance arrived quickly at the scene and flew her to the Maidstone Hospital. She said "I knew the Air Ambulance would be fast but not that fast. It can be the difference between life and death". "It does such a good job, especially for people like me who are often somewhere a land ambulance can't get to". Sophie was fine and allowed back home later that day.
I love everything about the Kent Air Ambulance, these dedicated professionals are available every day of the year to rescue and save the lives of hundreds of people, funded entirely by the people of Kent. 1.7 million ££'s a year. Wow! That's why I have signed up to ride the Air Ambulance Double Hundred Bike Challenge on Sunday 3rd July. You can help to support this wonderful service and sponsor me at www.kentfundraiseairambulance.co.uk/jon_lugz