More time together. More moments like this.
Every day, with your support, our crew helps families stay together — creating more of the moments that matter most.
Some moments seem small, but they mean everything. A shared laugh, a cheeky wink, a simple “I love you.” For Steve and his son, Matt, those moments almost didn’t happen.
Steve and Matt’s moment.
Life is full of unexpected turns.
One ordinary Saturday, Steve’s life changed forever when a scooter ride to his friend’s house turned into a life-changing road traffic accident. He needed his right leg amputated as a result of the collision but is thankful that he survived.
Today, he’s back living life and sharing laughs and love with his son, Matt. Moments like these — ordinary yet priceless — are the moments your support makes happen.
Behind the scenes: How GWAAC helped Steve.
Every second counts and every patient is unique.
When Steve was in a critical condition, our Critical Care Team arrived within minutes. They carried hospital-level care directly to him, managing his severe injuries and pain, all while preparing him for transport in the helicopter to the nearest Major Trauma Centre.
Our specialist crew bring more than speed — they bring skills, medication and experience that can make the difference between life and death.
Two thirds of our patients are male.
Fathers, sons, brothers, partners, friends, teammates
Around two thirds of our patients are male — fathers, sons, husbands, friends. But every mission affects far more than the patient themselves. Every life touches a family, a home, a future filled with love and laughter.
Steve’s story is one of many. Every call-out, every mission, every intervention can ensure more time together for families like his.
“Nobody knows literally what is round the corner. I went round the corner and met an immovable object, and I lost. And without the air ambulance, I wouldn't be here today.”
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Your donation keeps GWAAC flying. Every penny helps bring hospital-level care to patients faster, giving families more time together and more moments like this.
It’s not just the big moments. It’s every laugh, every “I love you”: that’s what you help make possible.
Shortly after his accident Steve married Gail, following seven years together. They made sure their wedding day was a celebration of being alive; a big party for their family and friends who mean so much to them. Read more about their story and how they are making the most of life and their future together.
