Air Ambulance Join Countys Fundraising.!

Adz · 28-06-2009, 21:47

Putting this out as a feeler to see what sort of response i get.?
Done this when i had me Scooby & saw over 200 cars turn up.!
Wasn't quite on the scale i'm planning to do this time though...
As we are all owners of 4x4's & most of us like going green laning & gravel pits etc...
You never know if you,a friend or family member may need it.
The Goverment are happy to throw money at 2nd homes & giving cash to people who werent born & bread here but dont like fuelling & runing Air Ambulances

So...

This is what i'm thinking...

A sponsored ROAD TRIP some might be done off road ?
Starting at Norfolk going through Sufolk, Essex, Kent, Surry, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Glamorgan, Brecknockshire, Cardiganshire, Montgomeryshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire & finishing at Yorkshire.!

I'm sure some of these countys rely on the Air Ambulance for walkers & bikers...

I'm thinking maybe sponsor per mile.?
Or a minimum donation.?

Your thoughts.?

Deleted account DD · 28-06-2009, 22:11

You're bang on about the air amb, they have formal responsibilities but are actually a charity

They all have their own area fund raisers and as separate organisations no central co ordination as far as I am aware. But I do know for a fact theyre always wanting dosh

Perhaps you could tie in for good pr with the team wales campaign ?

ps I would have thought a national road trip meeds to come further north & west too. You will survive the rarified atmosphere north of York and if you want to visit GNAAS I should be able to help out

http://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/pages/about_us

tezzer · 28-06-2009, 22:20

sounds a good idea adz, how many miles is it roughly.

Adz · 28-06-2009, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by daved

You're bang on about the air amb, they have formal responsibilities but are actually a charity

They all have their own area fund raisers and as separate organisations no central co ordination as far as I am aware. But I do know for a fact theyre always wanting dosh

Perhaps you could tie in for good pr with the team wales campaign ?

ps I would have thought a national road trip meeds to come further north & west too. You will survive the rarified atmosphere north of York and if you want to visit GNAAS I should be able to help out

http://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/pages/about_us

Yes this is one area that i do know

As i said though...just want to see what sort of a response i get.?
Will be down Wales again this week so can talk to Colin about tying it in with the "Sarn" etc.

You rightly say they are county only not national hense this thread...

i.e.

Say we get 1 from Essex
10 from Wales
20 from Yorkshire
Could add the total up & divide it between the 3 countys.?

?

Adz · 28-06-2009, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezzer

sounds a good idea adz, how many miles is it roughly.

A fooking lot 1000 + at a guess.?

Thats why i want to see whos interested & where there from.?

extreme-4x4 · 28-06-2009, 22:37

what like a relay type of thing.

pass on a (whatever) to the next driver ?

could go round the uk ....

now thats an idea

Adz · 28-06-2009, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

what like a relay type of thing.

pass on a (whatever) to the next driver ?

could go round the uk ....

now thats an idea

Will talk more about to you when i see you at the weekend

Adz · 29-06-2009, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

pass on a (whatever) to the next driver ?

It will be a mini air ambulance & or a teddy

Adz · 30-06-2009, 19:07

Here's my idea...
Been to see them today...

Have the "start & finish" point in Essex.!
Passing the model air ambulance from 4x4 to 4x4.!
So you may only drive a few miles.!
If you wanted to drive more miles,it would be your choice.?
I'd like to pass it through as many countys in the UK as possible.?

We could be sponsered per mile individually.?
The model air ambulance could also be sponsered per mile.?

Any thoughts peeps.?

Interested.?

Adz · 03-07-2009, 23:01

paulp · 04-07-2009, 08:32

great idea.

As with most things, work and family pressures can be a hurdle.

good idea about a relay road trip Adz, each area does there bit of the run in there county or country for team wales, and then pass the baton (so to speak) at the border and have a finale, say at the annual meet. bit late logistically this year i know.

that way all could contribute as much or as little they can manage.

just a thought

paulp

BigBlack · 04-07-2009, 10:12

How about Lands End to John O Groats.... taking pics of the 'whatever' at various landmarks.... Lands End.... Menai Bridge.... Blackpool Tower.... Angel of the North.... etc etc thats about 874 miles as the crow flys.

Adz · 04-07-2009, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulp

great idea.

As with most things, work and family pressures can be a hurdle.

good idea about a relay road trip Adz, each area does there bit of the run in there county or country for team wales, and then pass the baton (so to speak) at the border and have a finale, say at the annual meet. bit late logistically this year i know.

that way all could contribute as much or as little they can manage.

just a thought

paulp

Wanted to tread water & see the response this year & possibly start orgainising ready for next year

Need more response from people though

Think it would be a great event & as well as the obvious advert for the event & air ambulance service,also us the 4x4 community

Could be helpfull for not onlt TEAM Wales with Green Laning certain areas but other countys too.!

So come on peeps...

Your thoughts / help / input / objections etc

BigBlack · 04-07-2009, 10:20

What if the 'teddy/model' was a trailer.... mocked up with something

and with the club logo all over of course

Know alot of peeps dont have tow bars though...

Adz · 04-07-2009, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlack

What if the 'teddy/model' was a trailer.... mocked up with something

and with the club logo all over of course

Know alot of peeps dont have tow bars though...

NOW THATS A GOOD IDEA

I'd be more than happy to donate my little "erd 120" for the duration

28-06-2009, 21:47	#1
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Air Ambulance Join Countys Fundraising.! Putting this out as a feeler to see what sort of response i get.? Done this when i had me Scooby & saw over 200 cars turn up.! Wasn't quite on the scale i'm planning to do this time though... As we are all owners of 4x4's & most of us like going green laning & gravel pits etc... You never know if you,a friend or family member may need it. The Goverment are happy to throw money at 2nd homes & giving cash to people who werent born & bread here but dont like fuelling & runing Air Ambulances So... This is what i'm thinking... A sponsored ROAD TRIP some might be done off road ? Starting at Norfolk going through Sufolk, Essex, Kent, Surry, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Glamorgan, Brecknockshire, Cardiganshire, Montgomeryshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire & finishing at Yorkshire.! I'm sure some of these countys rely on the Air Ambulance for walkers & bikers... I'm thinking maybe sponsor per mile.? Or a minimum donation.? Your thoughts.?

04-07-2009, 08:32	#11
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	air ambulance great idea. As with most things, work and family pressures can be a hurdle. good idea about a relay road trip Adz, each area does there bit of the run in there county or country for team wales, and then pass the baton (so to speak) at the border and have a finale, say at the annual meet. bit late logistically this year i know. that way all could contribute as much or as little they can manage. just a thought paulp

28-06-2009, 22:11	#2
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	You're bang on about the air amb, they have formal responsibilities but are actually a charity They all have their own area fund raisers and as separate organisations no central co ordination as far as I am aware. But I do know for a fact theyre always wanting dosh Perhaps you could tie in for good pr with the team wales campaign ? ps I would have thought a national road trip meeds to come further north & west too. You will survive the rarified atmosphere north of York and if you want to visit GNAAS I should be able to help out http://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/pages/about_us

28-06-2009, 22:20	#3
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	sounds a good idea adz, how many miles is it roughly.

28-06-2009, 22:37	#6
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	what like a relay type of thing. pass on a (whatever) to the next driver ? could go round the uk .... now thats an idea

30-06-2009, 19:07	#9
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Here's my idea... Been to see them today... Have the "start & finish" point in Essex.! Passing the model air ambulance from 4x4 to 4x4.! So you may only drive a few miles.! If you wanted to drive more miles,it would be your choice.? I'd like to pass it through as many countys in the UK as possible.? We could be sponsered per mile individually.? The model air ambulance could also be sponsered per mile.? Any thoughts peeps.? Interested.?

03-07-2009, 23:01	#10
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370

04-07-2009, 10:12	#12
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	How about Lands End to John O Groats.... taking pics of the 'whatever' at various landmarks.... Lands End.... Menai Bridge.... Blackpool Tower.... Angel of the North.... etc etc thats about 874 miles as the crow flys.

04-07-2009, 10:20	#14
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	What if the 'teddy/model' was a trailer.... mocked up with something and with the club logo all over of course Know alot of peeps dont have tow bars though...