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Saving
Time - Saving Lives
An all
Wales charity providing a vital service through emergency air cover for
those who face life-threatening illness or injuries. The service based
in Swansea was officially launched in
March
2001. The second based at here at Caernarfon Airport was launched in
July 2003.
The
service is vital to Wales with its widely scattered population, many in
remote and isolated communities far from A&E hospital's. The cost of
running this service within Wales is currently £1,500,000 annual and
rising. The service depends on public donations with every life saving
flight costing an average of £1,000. The Air Ambulance desperately
require fund-raising volunteers and committed supporters in all areas.
North
Wales Helicopter 100th Mission
The
Air Ambulance was scrambled to the aid of an eight-week old baby in
Castle Caereinion near Welshpool. The baby, which had been born
prematurely, was drowsy and could not be woken by his mother. The Air
Ambulance landed at the remote village, and subsequently arrived at the
scene by 1.30pm. Mother and baby were then airlifted to the A&E at
Wrexham Maelor hospital, a journey that took just 15 minutes.
For
further infomation or to find out how to make a donation please click
here

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