Beeline: Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Magazine, Spring 2016

CONTENTS
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17 Every little helps
We rely purely on your generosity to fund us
WHY WE DO IT
18 “I am eternally grateful”
Living high on a hill, in the town of Rousdon,
Mike suffered a serious fall and needed our help
20 Remote beach rescue
Richard Wickham became ill while visiting
Studland Bay. He needed to get to hospital
quickly, but gaining access to his location was
extremely difficult…
21 “I wondered what was happening
to me”
A walk to Burrington Combe on the Mendip Hills
didn’t quite go to plan for Mark and his family
22 Sharing your story
Has DSAA helped you or someone you know?
LOTTERY
25 Flight for Life Lottery
The easiest and most sustainable way to keep
us flying
HOW PEOPLE HELP
30 From end to end…
Cycling the entire length of the UK is a challenge
that thousands of people take on each year. We hear
from those who have done it for DSAA
32 An enduring gift
We are very grateful for every legacy we receive,
be it large or small. These are special gifts that
help us secure the Charity’s future
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33 Our volunteers
We rely so much on our wonderful team of
volunteers – their dedication to the Charity
is amazing!
34 Coast to Coast Challenge 2016
Our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge takes place
on Sunday 15 May 2016
IN THE COMMUNITY
36 In the community
Fundraising stories from across the two counties
HOW YOU CAN HELP
43 Ways to support us
There are many different ways you can help us
44 Come and join in!
As summer approaches, all fundraisers are welcome
45 Business partnership
opportunities
Business partnerships are a great way of
demonstrating your corporate social responsibility
and motivating employees
47 National Air Ambulance Week
There are a number of ways you can get involved
and help raise money for DSAA during this
busy week
49 Kids’ page
How youngsters are helping us out
50 Postbag
A selection of readers’ letters
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