This Christmas, help us be ready to make a lifesaving difference in that moment of crisis.
I want to help you be ready to save lives this Christmas
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Sam was six months pregnant when she had a cardiac arrest.
HELP US BE READY TO SAVE MORE PEOPLE LIKE SAM.
I want to help you be ready to save lives this Christmas
Messages to our crew from recent donors
Last year, demand for our service was higher than ever. Please will you make a donation today, so we can be ready to save more lives this Christmas?
Our specialist doctors and paramedics bring lifesaving care, normally only available in a hospital, straight to the scene. This Christmas, we’ll be on standby 24 hours a day to get to those who need us anywhere in Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes. We can be called out up to nine times a day to help families facing a crisis.
We hope you never need us. But if you do, we’ll be there to fight for your life, just like we were for Sam and her unborn baby. Sam was six months pregnant when she had a cardiac arrest. That meant that two lives were on the line. When her heart stopped, we were ready to go, thanks to people like you.
As a charity, 88% of our funding comes from the generosity of our communities. With every mission costing £4,100 on average, your support means we can be ready to respond to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
This winter, when the unexpected happens and turns a family Christmas into a life or death emergency, your donation can make a lifesaving difference.
“Without KSS, lots of families would face very different futures. Please donate today to help KSS be ready to save lives. ”
It started as a typical morning. Sam, 23 weeks pregnant, was getting ready for work. She felt tired, but that was normal. What happened next wasn’t. Her partner, Mark, heard a thud and found Sam collapsed. He began CPR and called 999. Within minutes, we were airborne, ready to respond when every second mattered.
I was on base when the call came in, and the atmosphere changed instantly. We knew we had two lives to save. In the helicopter, we ran through our training, prepared for the challenges ahead. When we arrived, Mark had been doing CPR for several minutes. The ambulance crew had restarted Sam’s heart, but she needed more help. We had to intubate and sedate her, a complex procedure due to her pregnancy. Working closely with the ambulance team, we got her stabilized and knew we had to get her to King’s College Hospital quickly.
Flying her there took just 15 minutes, compared to over an hour by road. We got her and her unborn baby to the specialist care they needed.
We’ve all seen Sam and Mark many times since, including after the healthy birth of their son, Jack, and their second baby, Mia. As corny as it sounds, it is exactly why I wanted to become a paramedic. All of us just want to be able to make a lifesaving difference in that moment of crisis. And you can too.
This winter, when the unexpected happens and turns a family Christmas into a life and death emergency, your donation today means we can be ready.
David Wright
David Wright
Chris Keen - January 3, 2026
Donated: £25.00
"This donation is for Eddy Keen From Rosalie Leen"
Robin Whitwell - January 1, 2026
Donated: £75.00
"The care and clinical expertise that this team can deliver in the community is a real game changer and truly impressive having seen the service develop over the last 20 years. Having heard of traditionally hospital based care and procedures now being delivered by KSS Air Ambulance is inspirational as previously observed working alongside your team on more than one occasion. Keep up the incredible work you do and I hope many others if they can will support this truly lifesaving organisation."
Elizabeth Leese - December 31, 2025
Donated: £20.00
"Thank you for all the work you do."
David Perkins - December 24, 2025
Donated: £20.00
"Merry Christmas and thank you for all that you do. Stay safe Sandra & David Perkins"
John and zillah Grist - December 24, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"I am donating to air ambulance instead of sending Christmas cards"
Iris Reihl - December 23, 2025
Donated: £35.00
"This was my Gran's favourite charity ♥ I haven't sent out Christmas cards this year, and with saving that money I have been able to make this donation - Merry Christmas everyone :o)"
Anonymous - December 23, 2025
Donated: £40.00
"Faversham Riding Club members donated funds from the AGM quiz for a great cause"
Workerbee Recruitment Ltd - December 23, 2025
Donated: £250.00
"Merry Christmas from the team at Workerbee. Thank you for your incredible work."
Ben Keen - December 21, 2025
Donated: £100.00
"You were there for granddaughter when she suffered a head injury. Thank you."
Plough Inn Langley - December 21, 2025
Donated: £177.00
"From everyone at the Plough Inn Langley who hosted a Christmas Charity Quiz night on Tuesday 16th December 2025."
Anonymous - December 19, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"thank you for everything you do."
James angus - December 18, 2025
Donated: £30.00
"Not sending cards this year, but donating to you guys, in recognition of the help you gave to a friend who, despite your best efforts, passed away. Your work is amazing."
Richard Enfield - December 18, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"Keep up the wonderful work that you do."
Reversing Cameras UK Ltd - December 18, 2025
Donated: £500.00
"Thank you so much for helping my brother in law get to a London hospital from East Kent for urgent care during a severe **. It was touch and go for a few weeks, but I can gladly say that after months in hospital, he is now home with family. 75% of his missing memories came back after one sleep about 3 weeks ago, just in time for Christmas. You are very valued and I will continue to make donations to support your service and help save the lives of other unfortunate patients."
Sarah Matthews - December 18, 2025
Donated: £25.00
"Exceptionally good carol concert at Lancing College Chapel last night. Keep up the amazing service you provide."
John Beal - December 18, 2025
Donated: £14.00
"Thank you for all the wonderful work you do!"
Anonymous - December 17, 2025
Donated: £25.00
"Instead of sending Xmas card I always give to KSS Air ambulance. You are an essential service, the Dr's and pilots onboard are amazing. Sorry I couldn't give more"
Cara Jennings - December 17, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"I am making this donation in lieu of Christmas cards to my King's College Hospital consultant colleagues - thank you for your hard work (my colleagues and HEMS crews)"
Anonymous - December 16, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"An amazing charity."
Anonymous - December 16, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"Helped 2 of my family members in les then a year, so now I want to give something back to this amazing team!"
Gillian Connellan - December 15, 2025
Donated: £20.00
"You do amazing work and help so many. A very worthwhile cause."
Anonymous - December 15, 2025
Donated: £45.00
"Donated in memory of a great friend."
Simon Cavanagh - December 14, 2025
Donated: £100.00
"V worthy cause !"
Samantha Atkin - December 14, 2025
Donated: £58.00
"The money was collected and donated in memory of my late Dad, Michael Wicks, who passed away on 7th November 2025"
Susan Resouly - December 14, 2025
Donated: £14.00
"Thank you for looking after my son after his accident in 2022"
David Jackson - December 14, 2025
Donated: £20.00
"Well done to all of these very special people who save so many lives."
Anonymous - December 14, 2025
Donated: £20.00
"Thank you for your amazing work. We are donating in memory of our lovely neighbour Mike."
Personify Fitness LTD - December 14, 2025
Donated: £100.00
"Thank you for all you do, we hope you won’t be needed by our runners but grateful you are there! Personify Fitness Training Groups (Ben Short)"
Anonymous - December 13, 2025
Donated: £25.00
"Amazing work you do"
Chris Weatherley - December 12, 2025
Donated: £14.00
"Hi Thank you for all your help you give people. You truly are a blessing"
Polypipe Building Services, a Genuit Group plc subsidiary - December 12, 2025
Donated: £1,000.00
"In acknowledgment of the exceptional support you have provided to our community, we are pleased to make this charitable donation as a token of our sincere appreciation."
Jack Treeby - December 11, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"My Nan, Gillian Tompsett, gave every month to the air ambulance before she passed in April 2025, this Christmas in her memory, myself and my mum donate on her behalf."
Annie Woods - December 11, 2025
Donated: £14.00
"Keep up the good work - god bless Annie"
Anonymous - December 11, 2025
Donated: £20.00
"To all the staff at the air ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex who do a fantastic job 365 day's of the year l would like to thank you for your great work in saving peoples lives, wish you and your families a happy Christmas and a good New year, thanks"
Julie Mallett - December 11, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"Every time I see the air ambulance fly over my house from Nutfield Aerodrome I know you are helping someone. Thank you for your amazing hard work & dedication to save lives."
Anonymous - December 11, 2025
Donated: £100.00
"Thank you so much for all you do."
Anonymous - December 10, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"It's a great job you do and I've seen at first hand how this service can save lives."
Lawrence Vesey - December 10, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"The air ambulance service saved my grandsons life following a horrific accident at work causing severe head injuries. He was only 21. He died several times, but the skill of the doctor on that day bought him back to us. He is now making the most of life with a tremendous positive outlook. Our family will always be grateful to this charity, often forgotten until a loved ones life is saved because of their service. Thank you to all of you for your continued dedication and compassion."
Anonymous - December 10, 2025
Donated: £30.00
"Remembering Pop"
Angela Stallwood - December 10, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"In memory of a lovely sister-in-law, Marion, who died too soon. She asked that we donate to the air ambulance rather than buying flowers."
Don Boorman - December 9, 2025
Donated: £15.00
"At Christmas and anytime angels can also be seen in flight suits, headsets and helmets. Thank you to all those patrolling our skies this Christmas and I hope we don't meet by accident! Merry Christmas and a safe Happy New Year to all."
Kevin Ludbrook - December 8, 2025
Donated: £30.00
"Great service that's helped several people near me. I hope I don't need it but I'm glad it's there."
Anonymous - December 8, 2025
Donated: £30.00
"Our son in law sadly died, but your support gave our family the chance to say goodbye. An incredible gift."
Anonymous - December 8, 2025
Donated: £200.00
"Thank you for your prompt and efficient response that saved our son-in-law's life."
Good Energy - December 8, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"Donation made on behalf of Harry Head."
Sally Woodgate - December 7, 2025
Donated: £100.00
"Given by the family of Clive Woodgate May 2025 .RIP Thank-you for your attendance and valiant efforts , it meant the world to us at the time .Xx"
Bearsted Cricket Club and the Bearsted & Thurham Club - December 7, 2025
Donated: £917.50
"Donation by Bearsted Cricket Club and the Bearsted & Thurham Club. Annual charity match 2025."
Edward Cranfield - December 7, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"The KSS is a favorite charity of mine. This current donation was prompted by the Kirdford Christmas Tractor Run. Thanks to them also for supporting such a worthy cause."
Hilary Hinks - December 6, 2025
Donated: £60.00
"Thank you so much for all you do. Take care. Hilary"
Anonymous - December 5, 2025
Donated: £45.00
"God bless you all."