Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent charity providing a lifesaving helicopter rapid response emergency service to 5 million people across the whole of Yorkshire. The charity relies on the donations of individuals and organisations in order keep their air ambulance helicopters maintained and in the air.
The team at Sheffield Day Services started their fundraising efforts following the death at home of Alfie Hague, the son of Michelle, a staff member at the service. Yorkshire Air Ambulance had responded to the emergency and were on the scene to support Alfie’s family.
Alfie’s family decided they wanted to do something to say thank you and after friends and family began to donate in memory of Alfie the team at Sheffield Day Services decided they wanted to join in as well.
One of their first fundraising efforts was a 25km walk around a local country park in the Rother Valley. Other fundraising activities included a fun day with a cake stall, bric-a-brac sale, a raffle and other games. The day was a great success with service users and their families also joining in with the fun.
All in all the team, friends and family raised a massive £6,300 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
On the team being recognised for their fundraising efforts Helen Ullyatt, Service Manager, said: “We were delighted to have been nominated for an award from Yorkshire Air Ambulance, but to find out we had won was amazing. We feel both humbled and proud. Something amazing came from a group of people all working together out of love for Michelle, our brilliant staff member.
“I am so proud of the staff team and how we can all come together after something so tragic and make a difference.”