Hi all, thank you for visiting our JustGiving page as we look to raise vital funds for the amazing Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Our original goal was to run a combined total of 1000 miles from Jan 1st through to Saturday 30th May 2020 completing our challenge as we crossed the finish line at the Stockholm marathon.

Well we ran the 1000 miles, but unfortunately Covid hit and the Stockholm marathon got postponed 3 times, so we couldn't have the big finale! But guess what, we finally get to run it this Saturday 4th June 2022 to complete the challenge. We can't wait and thank everyone who has donated to this amazing cause and critical service.

Why are we putting our bodies through this? Simply because of the amazing care our very good friend Matt Jones received after a horrendous bike traffic accident. Without which he would not be with us today. Simple as that. This is a charity that relies solely on public donations to operate their life saving services. They receive no Government funding! 

All donations are massively appreciated and welcome. They will all be very motivating and get us to dig deep when it gets tough. 

Matt's story.

Sunday 16th of June 2019, started like many other Sunday mornings for Matt & his wife Sarah, it involved a cycle with friends.
 
Whilst out cycling, Matt got in trouble and was struck by a car at 11:11am. A 999 call was made at 11:12am, the 999 dispatcher Ben Watts, aided by Dispatch Assistant Megan Fowler made the decision to send the Thames Valley Air Ambulance HeliMed24. 

HeliMed24 lifted from RAF Benson at 11:16. The aircraft landed with Matt at 11:29, where critical care was provided by HEMS team, Dr Stewart McMorran & Critical Care Paramedic Katy Schofield .

Matt was put into an induced coma by the team. HeliMed24 lifted from Pangbourne at 12:49, and 8 minutes later arrived at the John Radcliffe Trauma Unit.  He was in the Neuro ITU unit from Sunday 16th ventilated and sedated in a critical state until Sunday 30th June 2019, when he spoke his first clear words “Hello Love” to Sarah. 

Matt was thankfully released from hospital and is back at home amongst family and friends, facing a long recovery with his customary grace and positivity. If it was not for the swift actions of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance and the dedicated resources of the John Radcliffe, Matt would not be alive today.

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is a charity, whose sole purpose is to provide rapid and flexible medical attention to people in need of critical care. As mentioned the charity receives no funding from central government, and only manages to provide this invaluable resource through donations.

Please support TVAA and motivate us with donations. Also spare a thought for our poor feet. Thank you!!

Stew and Rich x

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