How you can help London's Air Ambulance land
Our Chief Pilot explains how you can help us if you see our red helicopter trying to land with sirens on and its lights flashing.
Do what you love while helping save lives in London
There are so many ways that you can raise funds for London’s Air Ambulance Charity in your own community, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Events and fundraising
Whether you want to run, cycle, abseil or take part in another personal challenge to raise money, we would love for you to get involved and help us treat an average of five patients every day.
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2022
The stunning 13.1 mile route takes in the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
London Revolution Cycle 2022
The greatest two-day cycle weekend in the UK. An iconic and diverse route, full route signage and support, a colourful family-friendly festival and over 2,000 like-minded riders.
London's Air Ambulance Helipad Abseil 2022
We need a team of fearless fundraisers to launch themselves from the highest rooftop helipad in Europe. Join the London's Air Ambulance Charity abseil team and descend The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel from 17 floors up.
TCS London Marathon 2022
The London Marathon is London's most popular sporting event with over 40,000 people taking part and millions of pounds raised every year. We would love you to join our London Marathon team and raise money for our life-saving charity.
"To us, the team at London’s Air Ambulance are absolute heroes. My son wouldn’t be alive today if it wasn’t for this life-saving charity…"
Get involved
There are a number of ways you can support London’s Air Ambulance Charity, such as holding a fundraising event in your local community, joining our weekly lottery with the chance of winning £1,000 or joining us as a volunteer.
Fundraising
There are many different ways to support London’s Air Ambulance Charity in your local area, whether you would like to hold an event of your own, host a collection pot, or fundraise through your school or community group.
Lottery
Join our weekly lottery draw and have the chance to win our top prize of £1,000. By joining you also provide us with a vital source of regular income and enable us to maintain our life-saving service.
Hold a tea party
My Life Saving Tea Party is a perfect way to have lots of fun with your friends, family, colleagues and community while raising money to keep saving lives.
Who we are
London’s Air Ambulance is the charity that delivers an advanced trauma team to London’s most critically injured patients. Using a helicopter from 08:00 to sunset, and rapid response cars at night or in adverse weather situations, London’s Air Ambulance brings the hospital to the patient when time is critical.
Patient stories
Read our patients’ stories to learn more about the care London’s Air Ambulance provides on scene, and the impact that this has on our patients, their families and their recoveries.
Rory's story
On 20 July 2017, 26 year old Rory was walking home post gym session, when a car mounted the…
George's story
In the season finale of his rugby team’s promotion battle, George was prepared to give it his all…
Bruno's story
On a scooter trip to get ice cream on 18 April 2018, 11 year old Bruno was hit by a vehicle and…
Donate today
Without the support of the community it would not be possible to continue our life-saving work. Your donation today could save the life of a loved one tomorrow.
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