#gnaas

Motorcyclist involved in Alston crash praises GNAAS A MOTORCYCLIST has spoken of the devastating moment when he collided with a car, the ten years of agonising pain that followed, and the dangerous operation that cured him. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/11/30/motorcyclist-involved-in-alston-crash-praises-gnaas/

Teenager aspires to become a paramedic after GNAAS came to his aid A BOY who was struck by a car on his way to school is using the incident as career inspiration and has set his sights on becoming a paramedic. Robbie Mason was only eight years old when he was hit by a car as he went to cross the road on his way to Gretna Primary School in February 2014. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/11/23/teenager-aspires-to-become-a-paramedic-after-gnaas-came-to-his-aid/

Couple praises GNAAS four years after head-on collision FOUR YEARS after being airlifted following a head-on collision, a couple have praised the life-saving service of their local air ambulance. Terry and Margaret Haram, both 71, from South Shields, had just left Center Parcs and were travelling on the A66 Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/11/02/couple-praises-gnaas-four-years-after-head-on-collision/

WATCH: The Jet Suit Paramedic The Lake District could become home to the world’s first Jet Suit paramedic, according to those behind the concept. A collaboration between Gravity Industries, which has developed and patented a 1050 brake horsepower Jet Suit Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/09/29/watch-the-jet-suit-paramedic/

New air ambulance helicopter begins work The region’s new charity-funded air ambulance helicopter has clocked on for its first shift. The Guardian of the North II will be based at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) base near Eaglescliffe, Stockton Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/08/11/new-air-ambulance-helicopter-begins-work/

Boat builder’s memoir to raise money for GNAAS after needing their help A boat builder who was seriously injured after a roof fall has written a book about the project which helped him through his rehabilitation. Martin Norris, 66, from Cockermouth, has built and restored more than ten boats over the past 40 years. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/08/04/boat-builders-memoir-to-raise-money-for-gnaas-after-needing-their-help/

GNAAS launch new virtual fundraising event The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is appealing to the public to take part in their new virtual fundraising event which will run until the end of 2020. The ‘Race to the Base’ challenge, will see fundraisers cover the distance GNAAS’ critical care team fly when returning to the air base Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/07/24/gnaas-launch-new-virtual-fundraising-event/

Girl, 2, completes marathon bike ride after GNAAS helped her A little girl who required the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) after suffering burns when she was just a baby has undertaken a fundraising challenge. Orla Capstick was only 11 months old when she was scalded by a cup of coffee in her home in Tebay on 22 June 2018. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/07/20/girl-2-completes-marathon-bike-ride-after-gnaas-helped-her/