Midlands Air Ambulance gets £4k boost
Freemasons from the Province of Staffordshire have presented £4,000 to the Midlands Air Ambulance.
The award was made on behalf of the Freemasons Grand Charity, as part of a £180,000 national donation made to UK Air Ambulance operators this year.
Thomas Lloyd, Provincial Grand Master for Staffordshire, paid a visit to the helicopter base at Tatenhill Airfield, near Burton upon Trent, to meet the air crew and present a cheque to the charity. Speaking about the award to Midlands Air Ambulance, Mr Lloyd said: "Midlands Air Ambulance provides such a vital service to the local community.
"Freemasons have recognised the life-saving work carried out by the charity and therefore we are pleased to be able to make this special award on behalf of the Grand Charity."
Helen Hitchman, area fundraising manager for Midlands Air Ambulance, was delighted to be considered by the Freemasons Grand Charity.
She said: "Midlands Air Ambulance is grateful to Staffordshire Provincial Freemasons for this award. Freemasons raise large amounts of money for local, national and international charities."
* Pictured are flight paramedic Ian Jones with Barrie Rouse and Thomas Lloyd with paramedic Ian Roberts and Captain Matt Wood in the background.
