Air ambulance charity launches new winter raffle to save lives
Thursday 14 December, 2023Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is inviting as many people as possible to take part in its new winter raffle. Tickets cost £1 each and participants will be in with a chance of winning £2,500 or one of twenty other prizes. Each ticket purchased will help keep your air ambulance flying.
If you’d like to escape for a night at The Pig near Bath, try gliding, or tear around Silverstone in a Porsche 911, visit GWAAC’s website for details about how to enter: https://bit.ly/gwaacraffle. The full list of prizes up for grabs is:£2,500Overnight stay for two at The Pig near BathPorsche driving experience at SilverstoneSilver gliding experience with Cotswold Gliding ClubDyson vacuum cleanerWeber BBQGift hamper from Cologne and CottonTwo tickets to Bath RacecourseRoastery tour and tasting session for two at Wogan CoffeeSpice blending course for up to 10 people with Clifton Chilli ClubTour for two at Gloucester BreweryGolf simulator session for two people at Saltford Golf ClubRound of golf for two at Gloucester Golf ClubTwo weekend camping tickets to Rock n Ribs festival 2024Limited edition Andy Council printOne of three Presca cycle jerseys with GWAAC designOne of three hampers of GWAAC goodiesWinter raffle hits retail stores
Tickets can also be purchased from GWAAC’s charity shops, making it easy for shoppers to participate and contribute to the charity’s crucial mission of saving lives across its community. The charity needs to raise over £4 million each year to remain operational.
GWAAC is inviting the people of Bristol, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas to visit their local GWAAC charity shop, grab their tickets and some Christmas gift bargains, and help its crew make a difference this winter season.
Raffle tickets purchased will help people like Stuart. Stuart suffered severe injuries following an accident on his farm at Christmas time, but he wasn’t alone in needing GWAAC’s help that day.
Stuart got to thank the crew who helped him when he visited the airbase
This winter, around five people will need GWAAC’s help every day – from accidents on the road to medical emergencies at home, the charity’s Critical Care Team will be called to the most severe 999 calls in the community. Each mission costs around £2,000 and with no day-to-day government funding, the lifesaving service would simply not be there without support from people like you.
In 2022, GWAAC was called to help 1,808 people in urgent need across its region of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire
Tim Ross-Smith, GWAAC’s Operations Officer said: “2023 is looking to be our busiest year ever, and with the demanding winter months ahead, we’re preparing for a challenging start to 2024! Part of my job is making sure the crew have everything they need – from fuel in the helicopter and cars to lifesaving kit and equipment on board, as well as looking after their wellbeing. These essential resources all cost money. I’m calling on your support because a raffle ticket purchased by you today can save lives this winter.”
GWAAC’s winter raffle draw will take place on Friday 19 January 2024 and the 21 lucky winners will be contacted by post following the draw.
To be in with a chance of winning, players must be 18 years old or over. The draw closes for entries online on 17 January 2024, and if you’re sending your ticket stubs back in the post or purchasing them at a GWAAC shop, the closing date is Friday 12 January. For full terms and conditions visit https://bit.ly/gwaacraffle
Good luck everyone and thank you from GWAAC.
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