Jenson Button backs Dorset and Somerset air ambulance week (From Thisisdorset)
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Jenson Button backs Dorset and Somerset air ambulance week
4:00pm Monday 10th September 2012 in Latest
BACKING APPEAL: Jenson Button
FORMULA 1 racing star Jenson Button has thrown his support behind a week of fundraising for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
From September 24 to 30, air ambulance charities across the country are urging people to help them raise money and awareness during National Air Ambulance Week.
Jenson, who is from Frome, Somerset, is vice-patron of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
He urged people to show their support for the charity during their annual fundraising week.
Jenson said: “Coming from the fast and dangerous sport of Formula 1 motor racing, I understand the importance of having a highly skilled and dedicated team behind you and the crew of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance certainly match this criteria.
“National Air Ambulance Week is the ideal time to think about how you might be able to make a difference.”
He added: “Whatever you do and whenever you do it, I am sure it will make you feel as proud as I am, to be associated with such a worthwhile cause.”
To register an event or find out more about how you can get involved call 01823 669604 or email info@dsairambulance. org.uk
Comments(3)
saildorset
says...
7:02pm Mon 10 Sep 12
The Paramedics who crew these flights are superb.
Here's hoping the fund raising goes well and that one day in the not to distant future Government will see sense.
Just wish it were capable of night flying.
Laadeeda
says...
8:30pm Mon 10 Sep 12
It is a shame a country such as GB has to rely on public fund raising on what is undoubtably one of the most valuable life saving assets available.
As regards night flying. I will stand ready to be corrected but I am sure it is down to the pilots not having the instrument rating rather then the helicopter having the kit to allow night flights!
snowleopard says...
4:15pm Mon 10 Sep 12
Good luck with the fund raising and lets at least keep one rescue copter in Dorset