Have your name on Scotland's life-saving Charity Air Ambulance
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MEMBERS of the public are being invited to symbolically fly with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) on every life-saving mission.
To mark its 10th anniversary, SCAA is offering supporters a one-off opportunity that will allow people to have their own name – or that of a loved one – on an aircraft.
For a minimum donation of £20, names will be featured within the SCAA lettering emblazoned across each side of both its Helimed 76 and Helimed 79 helicopters.
Alex Gregg, SCAA’s digital marketing and communications manager, explained that the “Make Your Mark” campaign has already taken off with tremendous results.
“SCAA’s amazing supporters are already stepping forward in their hundreds to add their name – and their donation – to our campaign,” he said.
“For a minimum donation of £20, people can secure a place for a name on our two helicopter air ambulances based at Perth and Aberdeen. Then, every time our crews are called out, people will know they are with us every step of the way.”
SCAA marked its 10th anniversary on May 22 this year and throughout 2023, events and campaigns are being staged to commemorate the milestone.
Since launch, SCAA has responded to more than 5000 call outs to serious illness and injury across the whole of Scotland and its many islands.
Over £50 million has been raised during that time by the public to keep the life-saving service in the air and, with costs around £6 million each year, the need for funding continues.
“People in every community throughout Scotland have proved their support for SCAA time and time again,” said Mr Gregg.
“With no government funding, SCAA relies on this amazing generosity to ensure we are there to save and improve lives when people need us most.
“Make Your Mark allows us to give supporters something in return – their name on the helicopters – and our heartfelt thanks for their continued generosity.
“SCAA is the People’s Helicopter – funded by the people of Scotland, for the people of Scotland, and through this initiative the people of Scotland will figuratively fly with us as we carry out our vital service.”
To secure your place on SCAA’s helicopters, apply online at www.scaa.org.uk/donate-10 or call 0300 123 1111 and pledge your donation.
