Emily Knight is fundraising for East Anglian Air Ambulance

Emily Knight's FLM 2009 - EAAA

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Will I still be smiling at the finish?!

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Raising money for

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Charity Registration No. 1083876

The East Anglian Air Ambulance now runs two fully medically equipped helicopters (code-named Anglia One and Anglia Two) serving the people of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Between the two helicopters they are able to provide a life-saving resource, reaching patients quickly and if required, transporting them to the most suitable hospital (rather than the nearest) within minutes. On-going public support is essential to enable us to continue offering this vital service and we are very grateful for your kind donation.

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Emily Knight

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Raised so far: £789.00

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My story

Hi and thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

I am lucky enough to be running the London Marathon this year through the ballot entry system as a member of Ely Runners and I have chosen to raise sponsorship to support local two local charities. I am raising money for both the East Anglian Air Ambulance (this page) and Magpas (www.justgiving.com/emilyknight_magpas).

The EAAA operates two helicopters; Anglia One covers Norfolk and Suffolk, while Anglia Two serves Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire and is a regular fixture at Marshall Airport, Cambridge where I work. The helicopters carry Magpas Emergency Teams who provide the life-saving skills.

On average the EAAA is called to four incidents a day, such as road traffic accidents, incidents involving people in inaccessible places and cardiac arrests. Because of the advanced skills, drugs and equipment found on board, and being able to access places impossible for a land ambulance, the EAAA can really make the difference.

To keep the two air ambulances flying and to provide the advanced medical equipment on board, over £3 million per year has to be raised.

Both charities are supported entirely by voluntary donations so are very worthy causes and need our continued support.

My training has been going pretty much to plan so far (big thanks to Ely Runners for the support) and I am getting plenty of miles in my legs. I'm not sure I'll be able to manage a sprint finish but I'm really looking forward the challenge of 26.2 miles!

So, please dig deep and visit my other page if you would also like to donate in aid of Magpas.

Thanks!

Emily

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Magpas gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

	Well done Em! Can't believe I saw ya! Donation by Lucie 20/05/09	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	Great job Donation by Dawn Frampton 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Emily!! Cheers from Grahame :-) Donation by Grahame Howe 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy your run! I'll be watching out for ya! Donation by Matt coles 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Emily - hope it goes really well! Donation by Lee & Phili 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Emily! Donation by Rachel Nixon 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Em - we'll be thinking of you! Donation by Penny Turner 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, All the hard work is now done! Donation by Graham Moore 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great cause - best of luck. Donation by Jon Oliver 09/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Thanks for the Shirt....Good Luck ! Donation by Gary Shadbolt 03/04/09	£37.50 + £10.58 Gift Aid
	still after a signed t-shirt Donation by Scott 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We'll be tracking you :) Best of luck! Donation by Maria O'Callaghan 31/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it Emily! Remember to set your pedometer to tick in £ per mile! Donation by Amy Glover 31/03/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	I want to see fire coming out of your trainers when you race towards the finishing line! Donation by Kirsten Knight 26/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Neil Gee 23/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck - I'll get that banner ready to cheer you on! Donation by Charlie Pawsey 19/03/09	£10.00
	You sound like you are actually looking forward to it. Impressive. Good choice on the charity (says a fellow motorcyclist)! Donation by Simon & Kate Perring 18/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Just run through the pain !!! ( like I know what I'm talking about !!!! ) Donation by Old Dave ! 18/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	No stopping for a kebab on the way Donation by Tom Watt 18/03/09	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	All the best - have a great time! Donation by Dawn Frampton 17/03/09	£2.50 + £0.71 Gift Aid
	Not going to say good luck, but well done cause I know you'll finish. Donation by Robert Fenton 16/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck. I'm sure it will go well. Donation by Rob Walden 16/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the blisters! Donation by Steve Strachan 16/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck and keep on running. Donation by Eddie MacLean 16/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it !! Donation by Joe Seidel 16/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Great cause -enjoy the day Donation by Martin Broadhurst 16/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Marie-Claire 16/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£412.20
Offline donations:	£376.80
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£113.44

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