Charlotte Paul
3 PEAKS
Fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance Trust
Story
I never thought I'd have to write something like this, but unfortunately I seem to have created a bit more drama....
I'd love to tell you all exactly what happened but the last date I can remember is the 3rd of October as it was Mylo's 1st Birthday! So my story is told through my friends and my family.
On the 12th of October, Mylo and I had a high impact collision with a coach whilst driving. I suffered multiple injuries and many broken bones. The local emergency services and members of the public did a great job helping us both. They managed to remove Mylo from the car and the fire services managed to free me later. After assessing our injuries it was quickly apparent we needed to get to hospital for further treatment. In my case, I'm told it was a matter of life or death. I was found to have a bleed on the brain and spleen and had broken my legs, ribs and arm. I urgently needed to get to a hospital to access their equipment and expertise, in order to save my life. Two air ambulances were called and quickly arrived on scene. I was transported to Derriford hospital in 30 minutes. This journey could have easily have been two hours in an ambulance. Once they managed to stabilise me at Plymouth I was put into an induced coma and the following day went through 14 hours of surgery. Mylo was airlifted to Bristol so he could be cared for in the children's hospital.
I personally had no idea before this accident that the air ambulance is run purely on donations which is amazing and we're so lucky to have such a fantastic service here in North Devon with two air ambulances!
Jack decided when I was in a coma that he wanted to do something to raise money which of course all the people closest to me were wanting to do to say THANK YOU. So a group of which have decided to take part in the 3 Peak Challenge. Myself and some other ladies will be joining them for the last mountain as I don't think I'm physically ready just yet to do all 3 but we will take all the glory on the last one haha!
So here is the list of names doing all 3 on the 9th of July:
Jack Waldron, Sam Duncombe, Ben Paul, Scott Fanthorpe, Joe Thomas, Michael Paul, Ben Woodward, Ben Moss,
If you would like to donate any amount that would be great as I think we are very lucky to have this service, and you never know when it might help someone close to you.
Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) owns 2 helicopters and operates 7 days a week; in autumn 2016 DAAT extended the flying hours until midnight. Responding to approximately 1,400 incidents every year DAAT conveys patients to the specialist treatment centre most appropriate for their needs, giving them the best chance of survival. The service costs £5.5 million every year and DAAT is proud to be independent of Government and National Lottery funding, relying solely on the generous donations of the people, businesses and communities of Devon
I'd love to tell you all exactly what happened but the last date I can remember is the 3rd of October as it was Mylo's 1st Birthday! So my story is told through my friends and my family.
On the 12th of October, Mylo and I had a high impact collision with a coach whilst driving. I suffered multiple injuries and many broken bones. The local emergency services and members of the public did a great job helping us both. They managed to remove Mylo from the car and the fire services managed to free me later. After assessing our injuries it was quickly apparent we needed to get to hospital for further treatment. In my case, I'm told it was a matter of life or death. I was found to have a bleed on the brain and spleen and had broken my legs, ribs and arm. I urgently needed to get to a hospital to access their equipment and expertise, in order to save my life. Two air ambulances were called and quickly arrived on scene. I was transported to Derriford hospital in 30 minutes. This journey could have easily have been two hours in an ambulance. Once they managed to stabilise me at Plymouth I was put into an induced coma and the following day went through 14 hours of surgery. Mylo was airlifted to Bristol so he could be cared for in the children's hospital.
I personally had no idea before this accident that the air ambulance is run purely on donations which is amazing and we're so lucky to have such a fantastic service here in North Devon with two air ambulances!
Jack decided when I was in a coma that he wanted to do something to raise money which of course all the people closest to me were wanting to do to say THANK YOU. So a group of which have decided to take part in the 3 Peak Challenge. Myself and some other ladies will be joining them for the last mountain as I don't think I'm physically ready just yet to do all 3 but we will take all the glory on the last one haha!
So here is the list of names doing all 3 on the 9th of July:
Jack Waldron, Sam Duncombe, Ben Paul, Scott Fanthorpe, Joe Thomas, Michael Paul, Ben Woodward, Ben Moss,
If you would like to donate any amount that would be great as I think we are very lucky to have this service, and you never know when it might help someone close to you.
Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) owns 2 helicopters and operates 7 days a week; in autumn 2016 DAAT extended the flying hours until midnight. Responding to approximately 1,400 incidents every year DAAT conveys patients to the specialist treatment centre most appropriate for their needs, giving them the best chance of survival. The service costs £5.5 million every year and DAAT is proud to be independent of Government and National Lottery funding, relying solely on the generous donations of the people, businesses and communities of Devon