Former Wokingham Mayor's charity cheque well received
Former Wokingham Mayor Cllr Angus Ross recently presented a cheque for over £15,000 to his chosen charity, the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust (TVCAA). Cllr Ross raised the princely sum during his civic year with a combination of fundraising events, and was able to present the money to Head of Fundraising from the charity Mrs Stevie Horton on Friday June 1.
The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance is funded by the businesses and people of the Thames Valley. The helicopter carries life-saving equipment and two paramedics. The paramedics are provided by the NHS but all other costs are funded by the Trust. The helicopter is on call seven days a week in daylight hours. To date, the helicopter has answered over 9,220 emergency calls within the Thames Valley area, saving many lives.
The Wokingham presentation, at Birds Hill Golf Club at Jealotts Hill, was attended by some 30 fundraisers, including a group of young people who are preparing to swim the channel for the charity. However the event was unfortunately not attended by the helicopter itself.
“The helicopter was called out to an industrial accident in Slough while we were holding the presentation – proving just how busy the helicopter is and how vital the service it provides has been to so many people already,” said Cllr Ross. “I’m delighted that we have been able to provide this valuable donation and I would like to thank all those who helped to raise the money.”
TVCAA Head of Fundraising Mrs Stevie Horton said: “I’m delighted with the money raised and I am overwhelmed by the initiative shown by volunteers in their fundraising ideas. Thank you to everyone who has come along to day, and to all those who have worked so hard to raise this money.”
The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance is funded by the businesses and people of the Thames Valley. The helicopter carries life-saving equipment and two paramedics. The paramedics are provided by the NHS but all other costs are funded by the Trust. The helicopter is on call seven days a week in daylight hours. To date, the helicopter has answered over 9,220 emergency calls within the Thames Valley area, saving many lives.
The Wokingham presentation, at Birds Hill Golf Club at Jealotts Hill, was attended by some 30 fundraisers, including a group of young people who are preparing to swim the channel for the charity. However the event was unfortunately not attended by the helicopter itself.
“The helicopter was called out to an industrial accident in Slough while we were holding the presentation – proving just how busy the helicopter is and how vital the service it provides has been to so many people already,” said Cllr Ross. “I’m delighted that we have been able to provide this valuable donation and I would like to thank all those who helped to raise the money.”
TVCAA Head of Fundraising Mrs Stevie Horton said: “I’m delighted with the money raised and I am overwhelmed by the initiative shown by volunteers in their fundraising ideas. Thank you to everyone who has come along to day, and to all those who have worked so hard to raise this money.”
Wokingham Borough Council
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