In a little over two weeks since the launch of Operation Airbase, we have received our 1,000th donation.
From businesses, clubs and groups to individual cheques and online donations, support from right across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been overwhelming.
A special mention goes to Eastleigh Town Council, who have not only thrown their support behind our plans for the move but fittingly gave us £1,000 as our 1,000th donation.
Since the launch, you have helped raise a staggering £180,000 for our Operation Airbase appeal alone.
Your support has blown us away – and will make an enormous difference to our patients for many years to come.
Thank you for helping to save lives in your region.
Why we need your help
Moving our Airbase to the centre of the community we serve, bringing us closer to the people who need us, will mean we can reduce response times for more than 70% of the missions we attend.
It will also put us within 10 minutes flying time to almost every patient in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Simply put, your donation will Save Time and Save Lives.
Every minute saved in reaching a patient could be the minute that saves their life.
Your generosity will help us convert and equip a site near Southampton Airport into a purpose-built hangar that will be the single biggest leap forward in our 17-year history.
What you’ve been saying
“I live on the Isle of Wight and you are literally a lifeline for our community.”
“My nephew required the Air Ambulance after coming off his bike hitting his head and was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he was kept in an induced coma. Fortunately, the swift treatment meant he made a complete recovery!”
“I already donate every month so as well as your new letter I watched the South Today piece on TV recently.”
“Continued support in addition to my regular monthly donation. Let’s get Southampton up and running.”
“I already donate to the Air Ambulance and it makes perfect sense for you to be operating from a more central location.”
“Great to receive your appeal letter regarding your new base near Southampton Airport. Good luck with fundraising, I’m sure our community will support you.”
“I work as a community first responder and see the amazing work you do for our community, thank you.”
“I’ve been donating monthly to the Air Ambulance for many years and feel this move is worth giving a bit more!”
“We already have a standing order to support you each month. Good luck with the new base in Southampton. We may need you one day.”
“I support the goal of having an Airbase at the centre of the community so would like to see this happen.”
“You and your amazing team saved my dad’s life!”
