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
William Cliff - January 13, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"In memory of Margaret Lofting x"
Thomas Seddon - January 12, 2025
Donated: £15.00
"Having seen a compelling presentation on the work that you do"
Lisa-Jane Crudgington-Higham - January 11, 2025
Donated: £15.00
"Thank you to our neighbours, who fundraise for this good cause and put on a wonderful Christmas light display on Reculver Road. Always a pleasure to see."
Anonymous - January 10, 2025
Donated: £50.00
"I have just listened to the BBC Radio 4 'Air Ambulance' documentary. Having been a KSS volunteer I thought I knew a bit about KSS HEMS work, but Dr Fong's narration and the on scene audio put me right there - encouraging Will to 'hang in there' and realising my absolute admiration for the team trying to help him. This was one story and there are so many others every day - thank you for what you do, the way you do it & for your forbearance when it doesn't turn out so well."
Timothy Roberts - January 9, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"In memory of my aunt, Anne Elizabeth Hall."
Anonymous - January 7, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"In memory of Charlie, happy birthday"
Anonymous - January 5, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"Donation in response to the Christmas lights by the Bishop family on the Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone"
David Gibb - January 5, 2025
Donated: £10.00
"Thank you for the wonderful support you give throughout the years. You guys deserve medals. Best wishes to you all for a healthy 2025."
Julie Lowrey - January 4, 2025
Donated: £91.70
"The charity is truly inspirational and such a vital part of the community. Keep up the amazing work and wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. These were the funds raised from our Christmas Tombola we had at home x"
Rathfinny Wine Estate Social Club - January 3, 2025
Donated: £175.00
"Money Raised from our Charity Sweepstake held at Rathfinny Wine Estate"
Dormans Evening WI - January 3, 2025
Donated: £283.80
"We are pleased to support our local Air Ambulance and enjoyed a most enjoyable talk and tour recently. Thank you for saving lives."
Anonymous - January 1, 2025
Donated: £20.00
"Keep up the good work, helping and saving lives."
Carole Butt - December 31, 2024
Donated: £50.00
"In memory of my beloved Dad Brian Allingham. Love Always."
The Hartley Morris Men - December 30, 2024
Donated: £100.00
"The Hartley Morris Men support the vital work of the Kent Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance."
Vineet Bhatia - December 29, 2024
Donated: £44.00
"AAKSS saved my life in 2018. For this I will be forever grateful. I know choice to pay it forward. Thank you AAKSS for all you do."
Stephen King - December 28, 2024
Donated: £40.00
"Thank you for the critical care that you provide"
Chris - December 27, 2024
Donated: £250.00
"Thank you for looking after and caring for our family after a tragic incident. We are also grateful for the support of the aftercare services which has helped us heal emotionally. Our son especially enjoyed meeting the paramedic who cared for him and going on the helicopter."
Doreen Crane - December 26, 2024
Donated: £65.00
"We are all so grateful for everything you do. A big thank you to everyone x"
Anonymous - December 25, 2024
Donated: £131.00
"From Grandpops, as he has chosen to have donations sent instead is receiving Christmas presents. We love him."
Anonymous - December 24, 2024
Donated: £20.00
"Thank you for always being there when we need you."
Anonymous - December 24, 2024
Donated: £50.00
"You are doing a wonderful job."
Anonymous - December 24, 2024
Donated: £40.00
"This donation is from 2 of my lovely grandchildren at their request instead of Christmas presents"
Michelle Dowie - December 23, 2024
Donated: £20.00
"We see you land close to where we live and realise the amount of times that you’re needed and the comfort it must give many families that their loved ones can be given medical treatment quicker. In awe of what you do every day!"
Felicity Steele - December 23, 2024
Donated: £20.00
"As a thank you to the kind person who handed in my phone, keys and bank cards to the Police. He said this was his charity of choice for a thank you donation. It is certainly a very worthwhile cause."
Anonymous - December 23, 2024
Donated: £15.00
"Thank you for the vital and life saving work you do! I know a couple of families who have needed the help of the air ambulance this year, your work is essential. Merry Christmas to everyone at the charity"
Elizabeth Wenzerul - December 22, 2024
Donated: £15.00
"Donating after the Wealden Young Farmers reminded me about this charity. Thanks for all you do."
Felicity Hook - December 22, 2024
Donated: £20.00
"Thank you for everything you do."
Jeremy Bean - December 22, 2024
Donated: £40.00
"good work"
Sue Crane - December 22, 2024
Donated: £50.00
"This year I decided to donate to charity rather than buy and send Christmas Cards. The surprise for me is that I have made more positive and personal contact with friends and family via the two-way email communication that was generated rather than just sending a card, and everyone was incredibly supportive of my choice of charity. One friend told me that his partner's mother was air lifted off a ferry on its way to France 12 years ago which probably saved her life. Well done KSS."
Beryl Wolfe - December 22, 2024
Donated: £30.00
"Thank you for the brilliant job you do on our behalf and for our benefit."
Anonymous - December 22, 2024
Donated: £10.00
"Thanks to the Hill Billy Tractor Group for another great Santa run!"
Anonymous - December 21, 2024
Donated: £102.00
"Donated With love from the Serco Singing Squad at Darent Valley Hospital"
Dennis Phillips - December 21, 2024
Donated: £200.00
"I would just like to say that the biggest respect to all of the crews and support staff. comes with the gratitude that you are all doing not just for Christmas but the other 364 days of the year, a happy Christmas and New Year to you all."
Peter Bailey - December 20, 2024
Donated: £10.00
"Happy Christmas to you all and thank you for all the good work you do."
Christopher Snow - December 20, 2024
Donated: £65.00
"I think you do a wonderful job. I live near the Conquest Hospital and see your helicopter many times"
Anonymous - December 20, 2024
Donated: £40.00
"Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you for all the great work you do ."
Anonymous - December 20, 2024
Donated: £10.00
"Thank you for all you do"
john reeve - December 20, 2024
Donated: £50.00
"Keep up the good work !"
Neil Wiltshire - December 20, 2024
Donated: £100.00
"Essential service you provide and great service you deliver. Wishing you all a wonderful Xmas knowing you have our support behind you."
LINDA BAKER - December 19, 2024
Donated: £25.00
"Thank you for all you do . you are all amazing ."
Celia Kelly - December 18, 2024
Donated: £10.00
"Thank you for your amazing support helping to save Tia's life."
Your Cleaning Solutions ltd - December 18, 2024
Donated: £45.00
"Such a worthy cause to support, especially this time of year. Thank you to Kent Air Ambulance for all you do, we hope this contribution helps."
Anonymous - December 18, 2024
Donated: £250.00
"Thank you for helping save the life of the sister of great friends of ours, hurt badly in a car crash. You do wonderful work."
Anonymous - December 16, 2024
Donated: £36.00
"You are brave selfless professionals. Wish you good health to continue with your work"
Pam Bushby - December 16, 2024
Donated: £20.00
"In memory of Budgie Warren, a really lovely man."
Nicky Judd - December 16, 2024
Donated: £100.00
"Thank you for all that you do."
John Molnar - December 16, 2024
Donated: £20.00
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Keep up the good work. Hope you’re not too busy over Christmas. God Bless you all"
Anonymous - December 16, 2024
Donated: £15.00
"thank you for being there"
Kingston Wheelers Audax Chapter - December 16, 2024
Donated: £400.00
"Thanks for your life-saving work"
Geraldine Ferguson - December 16, 2024
Donated: £200.00
"Keep up the good work"
Maureen Rose - October 7, 2024
Donated: £30.00
"I hope you all manage to enjoy Christmas with your families, but be reassured, should you have to be called out, you are saving a life, and that counts a lot more than all the money in the world. I can't thank the helicopter enough for taking my own son to hospital many years ago. I hope you all have a safe and happy new year."