Hi, my name is George & I am 13 years old. My friend Vere and I are trying to raise money for the Hampshire Air Ambulance by doing a triathlon involving; a 8km swim (done in 5 1/2 hours(including the odd break) the hardest part of the triathlon), 16km walk(done (ended up by being 18km!)), and 16km cycle (done). Nine months ago I had a severe accident in which I fractured my skull in two places: I suffered a blood clot to the brain, a broken arm, a bruised kidney, and contracted pneumonia with it. When the accident happened I was semi unconscious and a Hampshire Air Ambulance volunteer (an army medic on his day off!) saved my life. I have been very lucky as because I was treated so quickly I have made a good recovery. We want to give something back, so we would be grateful for any donations.

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance receives no funding from central government or the national lottery. It relies solely on voluntary donations. It currently costs the charity £92,000 each month to keep the Air Ambulance flying and couldn't do it without the support of the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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Many thanks for your support

Vere & George