Fabulous fundraising. Thank you to

Fabulous fundraising

We are always amazed by the dedication, imagination and passion we see from our fabulous KSS fundraisers and wanted take this opportunity to say a huge thank you.

Lions roar into action for KSS

When bad weather prevents us from flying, our rapid response vehicles provide our world-leading pre-hospital emergency medical care by road. Every year we need to purchase a new vehicle and this year our thanks go to the Lions District 105SE for fundraising the full £42K to cover the cost.

Over the last eight years, we have raised more than £360K for KSS and we look forward to continuing our relationship with KSS in the future, helping them to save many more lives.

Howard Lee, Chairman for the appeal

Coolings keep us flying high

We are delighted that Coolings Nurseries have raised over £9.5K for KSS so far as part of our partnership, which could help fund aircraft fuel for up to 79 missions.

Throughout June, Coolings created a ‘Flying High’ range of plants for customers to brighten up their gardens, and for each one sold, £1 was donated to us raising a brilliant £1.75K. They’ve also raised an incredible £7.8K to date through an additional campaign where they donate 10p for every transaction made with a Coolings Family Member card in their centres. This campaign is running until the end of December 2022.

NatWest Southern region are one of our longest standing business partners, having raised more than £100K over the years! Staff at branches across the region have organised quiz nights, bake sales, and a ‘Three Peak’ challenge! Some have even volunteered their time and assisted in the KSS office. Although the pandemic made fundraising more challenging, the teams were determined. They held a ‘Wear Red Instead’ weekend and some took on a 130 mile walking challenge — the equivalent of their market area.

This was the first year of our new partnership with Fidelity International, and we have been overwhelmed by their support. From staff joining our virtual events with their families involved, to sponsoring the Hound Hike 100 and KSS Ride, we’ve all been inspired by their commitment.

Gatwick Airport lend their voices in support of KSS!

Our long-standing partnership with Gatwick Airport has seen them raise over £120K since 2018. We have been overwhelmed by their support and were thrilled when their Choir High Altitunes, joined our festive Brew with the Crew last year, providing a wonderful introduction to this popular event. At a difficult time for the aviation industry we have so valued their continuing support and wish them all the best for the coming year!

Annie’s 10k success

Here at KSS, we are always humbled by families that, in the saddest of times, do so much to help others. In July, Annie Uttridge and her family took on a 10k run in memory of her mum, who we helped last year but sadly passed away. Annie and her family completed the run and have raised an amazing £765 to date. After completing their challenge, Annie sent us a lovely message:

We would like to thank you all again for everything you did for my mum. We appreciate the support your charity gives all year round, thank you so much.

Inspired by our fantastic fundraisers? Want to know more about ways to support us? Get in touch at hello@aakss.org.uk or call 01634 471 000

Tim’s Festive Fundraiser

75-year-old Tim Bell is one of our well-known supporters. He decorates his mobility scooter, complete with flashing lights and an on-board sound system, as a helicopter to help raise funds. He has raised over £8K for us over the years, for which we are incredibly thankful. Dedicated supporters, like Tim are at the heart of all that we do, making our work possible.