5/9/2024 11:08:37 AM
Air Ambulance Fundraiser | Target Achieved
Blue Stream Academy are proud to announce that the team has achieved their fundraising challenge target of walking 3,850 miles in 38 days in aid of the WNDLR Air Ambulance service.
How did they do it?
Kicking off with a breezy start, Team BSA covered 520 miles in the first week alone – that's a steady 74 miles per day! But did they stop there? Not a chance! Week two saw them ramping up the pace, clocking in at 596 miles (approximately 85 miles per day), proving that they were just getting warmed up.
Now, onto the nail-biting third week. With 562 miles (80 miles per day) under their belt, our team hit a bit of a speed bump. But did they let that slow them down? Absolutely not! Cue the epic comeback in week four: a fabulous 732 miles! The secret ingredient? Lunchtime walks and lengthy bike rides became the norm as our team dialled up the intensity.
But hold onto your hats – the final stretch was where the magic truly happened. With just 9 days left, the team found themselves at 62% of the target. Determined to crush it, they unleashed their inner warriors, logging a mind-blowing 1,036 miles in just one week! Talk about levelling up!
As the countdown to the finish line began, there was no slowing down. In a heart-stopping finale, our team blazed through the last 420 miles in just two days – that's over 210 miles per day! And just like that, they soared past the 100% milestone, leaving no doubt that when it comes to smashing goals, Blue Stream Academy knows how to bring the heat!
So, here's to our unstoppable team, whose dedication and grit have not only reached the finish line but soared above and beyond, raising a phenomenal 100% of the target progress. Cheers to every step, pedal, and victory along the way – you've made us proud beyond measure!
Why did Blue Stream Academy choose to fundraise for the WNDLR Air Ambulance Service?
Air Ambulance Funding
The WNDLR Air Ambulance receives no government funding, and each rescue mission costs approximately £2,300 – do we need to say anymore?
So far this year, the WNDLR Air Ambulance has:
- attended 906 missions
- been called to 191 road traffic collision missions (RTC)
- flown for 131 hours
- covered 15,575 miles with critical care cars
- attended missions in 13 different counties.
Blue Stream Academy’s fundraiser covered the first May bank holiday weekend, bringing an extra day off work for many, alongside 7 rescue missions. Out of the 7 rescue missions, 4 were road traffic collisions, 2 were medical emergencies, and one was a patient transfer. The 7 missions took the WNDLR Air Ambulance service across 5 different counties (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and Warwickshire), costing the service approximately £16,100*.
How can you support Air Ambulance providers?
Get Involved with Air Ambulance Week
Starting on the 9th of September 2024, Air Ambulance Week is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the incredible lifesaving work of air ambulance charities throughout the UK. Organised by Air Ambulance UK, the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, the week and charities aim is the enable air ambulance charities throughout the UK to save even more lives every single day.
Throughout the UK, the 21 Air Ambulance charities collectively make over 39,000 lifesaving missions each year. Across these charities there are 37 helicopters, all powered without a single penny of government funding.
Click here to view a full list of the 21 Air Ambulance Charities in the UK supported by Air Ambulance UK.
Payroll Giving
Discover the effortless and impactful way to support Air Ambulances UK directly from your paycheck with Payroll Giving, also referred to as Give As You Earn (GAYE). It's simplicity at its finest, offering you a seamless method to contribute to our cause without lifting a finger.
Here's the beauty of it: with Payroll Giving, your donation is deducted from your gross salary before taxes, making it not only hassle-free but also tax-efficient for you. That means every pound you give costs you less – a minimum of 20% less, to be precise.
By joining the Payroll Giving scheme, you're not just making a financial contribution; you're becoming a lifeline for those in need. Your support translates directly into saving lives, every single payday.
Leave a Gift in Your Will
By including Air Ambulances UK in your Will, regardless of the size of your contribution, you're directly empowering air ambulance charities nationwide to save countless lives.
This act of generosity doesn't impact your finances during your lifetime, yet it holds immeasurable value for someone facing a sudden, life-threatening emergency. Whether you're revising an existing Will or drafting your first, leaving a legacy to charity is a straightforward and impactful decision.
Ensuring your Will is current guarantees that your intentions for your loved ones and any charities you champion are unmistakably expressed and respected. Take this simple step to make a profound difference, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and support for those in need.
How Can Blue Stream Academy Support Air Ambulance Charities?
Blue Stream Academy’s Private and Urgent Care eLearning and Management platform supports air ambulance charities and providers throughout the UK with compliance boosting eLearning, designed to empower staff and increase patient care.
*Based on the WNDLR Air Ambulance Service’s average of £2,300 per rescue mission.