The difference we make

Our patients
Richard Fryer from Burwell near Cambridge received life-threatening head and chest injuries when his car collided with a scaffolding lorry in January 2012. His son, Freddy, was also injured. Richard was in a coma in Addenbrookes Hospital for several weeks. Fortunately, and partly thanks to the swift attention he received at the scene of the accident, he has gone on to make an excellent recovery. Richard, Freddy and the whole family have become passionate supporters of the EAAA. Catherine Edgington from Langham near Cromer suffered a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a swarm of bees while out taking her dog for a walk in September 2011. She managed to get home before passing out. Her mother called 999 and Anglia One was tasked to the scene. They ew her straight to the Intensive Care department at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital a factor which undoubtedly contributed to her excellent recovery. Catherine has also become a committed fundraiser for the EAAA. With your help, we can be there for more people like Richard and Catherine.

Did you know?

We operate two bright yellow helicopters: Anglia One, based at Norwich Airport, and Anglia Two, based at Cambridge Airport Our doctors are specialists in emergency pre-hospital care generally consultants in anaesthesia or emergency medicine Our paramedics are experienced critical care paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. They have received additional training in critical care and aviation Around 33% of the incidents we attend are serious road trafc collisions We attend an increasing number of patients suffering cardiac arrests We can y patients to the specialist hospital most suited to treat their condition or injury Later in 2012 we aim to become the rst air ambulance charity in the UK to operate during the hours of darkness. This will help us to save more lives but will push our operating costs up to 6 million per year Its your support that helps us continue to save lives.

We need you today You may need us tomorrow To donate 5 text HELI to 70500

We need you today You may need us tomorrow

Saving lives

Registered Charity No. 1083876

East Anglian Air Ambulance Hangar E, Gambling Close Norwich Airport Norwich, NR6 6EG 08450 669 999 www.eaaa.org.uk

Saving lives in East Anglia

For those unfortunate enough to be involved in accidents or medical emergencies, the likelihood of a full recovery perhaps even their survival can depend on the level of specialist medical care they receive and how quickly they receive it. This is where we can help. Since our launch in 2000, our crews have attended more than 12,500 lifesaving missions, touching the lives of many thousands of people. The four counties we serve, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, cover a huge area, much of it rural with many inaccessible and remote places. Add to this a poor road infrastructure and a journey to hospital for some seriously ill patients can take more than an hour. Our two specially equipped aircraft can reach patients anywhere in the region within 25 minutes and convey them to hospital if necessary. The range of time-critical procedures performed by our highly skilled doctor/ paramedic crews means they offer a standard of emergency care usually found only in a hospital. Its the combination of advanced medical care at the incident site and rapid onward transfer to hospital which can be vital in saving lives and improving patients prospects of making a full recovery. But we need your help because the EAAA is a charity. We receive no direct government or National Lottery funding and have to raise 6 million per year to maintain the service. We are entirely dependent on donations and fundraising.

Getting involved
There are many ways in which you can support our life-saving work: Join our lottery and have the opportunity to win one of 18 weekly prizes ranging from 50 to 1,000 Organise a fundraising event Undertake a sponsored challenge Give us some time by becoming a volunteer Make a donation. You can do this: by using the form opposite by calling 0845 066 9999 by texting HELI to 70500 to make a 5 donation on our website at: www.eaaa.org.uk Remember us in your will

Id like to help
Please tick the relevant boxes and complete your personal details. Then return the form to: East Anglian Air Ambulance, Hangar E, Gambling Close, Norwich NR6 6EG Im interested in volunteering for the EAAA Im interested in joining the EAAA lottery Id like to raise money for the charity. Please send me some information I would like to make a donation to the EAAA. (Please make cheques payable to East Anglian Air Ambulance) I would like to know more about leaving a legacy to the charity in my will I would like to know more about corporate sponsorship packages Name: Address: Postcode: Tel no: Email: Add 28p to every 1 you donate at no extra cost to you by ticking the box and signing below. This will enable us to claim Gift Aid. I am a UK taxpayer and would like the East Anglian Air Ambulance to reclaim the tax on the enclosed gift and all donations I have made since 6th April 2000 until further notice. Signature: Date:
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Youll nd lots more information on the EAAA and how to support us at www.eaaa.org.uk You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter or call us on 08450 669999