Upperby Primary School raises money for Great North Air Ambulance
Children at a Carlisle primary school have helped to raise more than £2,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS).
Upperby Primary School proudly took part in the 'A Mile 4 Miles' school challenge to drum up funds for the vital service.
The challenge was for the children to walk a mile in the school ground to raise money and to celebrate GNAAS' mascot Miles' birthday.
Headteacher of Upperby Primary School Paula Burns praised the 'incredible generosity' of the family and friends of the children.
'Deborah Usher from GNAAS visited the school to lead an assembly, explaining to the children why the service is so vital—and how any one of us might need it one day,' said Paula.
'Pupils completed their mile in creative and energetic ways, from hopping and jumping to wearing funny hats and wigs.
'The event was a fun and inclusive way to get everyone moving while raising awareness for an important cause.
'Thanks to the incredible generosity of families and friends, the school raised an amazing £2,116.
'Last Friday, Deborah returned to the school, where the Head Boy and Head Girl proudly presented her with the cheque.
'Well done to everyone involved in supporting such a worthy cause.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) rescues hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year throughout the North East, North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Their doctor-led critical care teams deliver life-saving treatments at the scene of the incident whether that is on a fell top, a roadside or in a city centre.
The charity responded to 2,083 call outs in 2024 alone, via their helicopter and emergency response vehicles, where they performed treatments and procedures which can mean the difference between life or death.
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