Charity hoping to raise another million by December
The Great North Air Ambulance Service has raised more than £1 million for a third helicopter, which would serve the Isle of Man, but fundraising has 'slowed down'.
The appeal - called 'Operation SOS' - comes as the charity looks to add to its arial fleet which has been operating with two aircrafts since 2024.
However, despite raising £1,202,429 of its £2.5 million target, GNAAS still needs another million pounds by December to reach the deposit for the helicopter.
Chief Executive Officer Joe Garcia said: "We reached £500,000 in the first three months of Operation SOS which is an incredible achievement and a powerful demonstration of the trust and generosity of our supporters.
"Unfortunately, since then, fundraising has slowed significantly, and it has taken almost three times as long to raise the next £500,000."
He adds the charity has a plan if it doesn't reach the target:
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