Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance launches life-saving campaign
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance has launched a fundraising campaign asking supporters to donate the cost of their usual travel expenses to the charity.
With many working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, a significant number of people are no longer spending money on their regular fuel and travel costs.
Now SCAA is asking people to fuel their life-saving flights instead.
The #DonateYourCommute campaign helps SCAA continue its vital work responding to trauma incidents and medical emergencies across the country.
As Scotland’s only charity air ambulance, SCAA is funded by the people of Scotland, primarily through donations, fundraising, events and its life-saving lottery.
Nick Harvey, SCAA's director of fundraising and communications, says: “Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of our fundraising events have sadly, and understandably, had to be cancelled this year.
“As the charity relies solely on the public’s kind donations, we are hoping this campaign encourages people to pledge their support during these challenging times.”
The charity is also encouraging supporters to spread the word after they donate their commute by using the hashtag #DonateYourCommute on social media.
For more information go to: www.scaa.org.uk/support-us/donate-your-commute
The service was launched in May 2013, flying time-critical missions to those seriously ill or injured anywhere in Scotland.
From its bases at Perth Airport and Aberdeen Airport, SCAA has responded to more than 2,400 emergencies from Orkney to the Borders and the Western Isles to the east coast.
SCAA is funded entirely by public donations with nearly £30 million being raised in seven years.