OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNERS OF THE BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA Teenage Cancer Trust and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) have been announced as the official charity partners of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta as the landmark event makes its highly anticipated return to Ashton Court Estate from 11th to 14th August 2022. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to meeting the unique and complex needs of teenagers and young adults fighting cancer, and GWAAC provides lifesaving emergency care to the 2.1 million people across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire.
On Saturday there will be special tours of GWAAC’s helicopter and some UV festival face painting for the Night Glow! Fiesta-goers should make sure to swing by each charity to say hello to their amazing teams and volunteers and show them support. Supporting GWAAC will ensure the team will be ready to respond whenever and wherever they’re needed. With each air ambulance mission costing around £2,000 to attend, the charity needs to raise over £4 million a year to remain operational - and relies on the support of its incredible community, volunteers and local support to keep it flying.
Philippa Walker, Supporter Engagement Coordinator at GWAAC said: “We are Both charities will have a presence at this delighted to have been chosen as a year’s Balloon Fiesta - with Teenage Cancer charity partner for the Balloon Fiesta this Trust collecting donations from the public at year, alongside Teenage Cancer Trust, and Thursday’s iconic Nightglow and GWAAC so appreciate the opportunity to have a fundraising at the event’s Saturday Nightglow. presence on site across the weekend. Along with the charities’ individual collections, each will be hosting an array of activities “To be able to speak with local people about across the Fiesta weekend. their local air ambulance, raising awareness and crucial funds will make such a huge At the dedicated Teenage Cancer Trust tent, difference. We hope that everyone visiting guests can expect some classic community has an amazing time.” entertainment including a tombola, raffles and an array of children’s activities. Tracy Burns, Senior Relationship Manager at Teenage Cancer Trust also commented: “We GWAAC will be offering a number of different are incredibly proud that Bristol International activities across the weekend including CPR Balloon Fiesta has chosen to partner with sessions for families, children’s story time and Teenage Cancer Trust. medical kit demonstrations. 4
