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Yahoo
15-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Air ambulance issues appeal after falling behind on fundraising goals
An air ambulance charity has issued an appeal for support after falling behind on fundraising targets. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) relies on donations from the public to remain operational - but this year's fundraising appeal has raised only half the funds that were achieved by this point last year. Joe Garcia, interim chief executive officer at GNAAS, said: "The past few years have been challenging for GNAAS, and as time goes on, our aircraft are aging and the cost of running this service is increasing, whilst charitable support across all charities is dropping. "In 2024, we were predicted to run at a deficit and go into our limited reserves just to keep us flying, and we don't want history to repeat itself." GNAAS responds to around 2,000 incidents each year across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. So far this year, its teams have been called out nearly 800 times. The charity also relies on volunteers to help promote its work across the more than 8,000 square miles it covers. GNAAS needs £9.3 million a year to fund its service, which equates to slightly more than £25,200 per day. A spokesperson said: "In response to the drop in donations, the charity is reminding the public to not take their service for granted, as without their support, they could potentially stop flying, and lives would be lost." For more information, or to donate, visit
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Manx Care agrees new air ambulance contract after funding concerns
A contract that provides people on the Isle of Man with emergency medical care and transfers to the UK by helicopter has been extended for a service, run by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), had been in doubt after Manx Care previously said it could not commit to the funding needed to maintain the healthcare provider has confirmed the parties had reached an agreement on a further 12-month contract, which is set to begin on 1 Care said it would now fund the service "based on a per mission costing" only, while GNAAS had committed "to strengthening fundraising activities on the island". The GNAAS has offered an emergency response that is additional to a fixed wing aircraft at the airport and coastguard services since March in March 2025, Manx Care said it could not continue to fund the £20,833 monthly retainer for the service on top of the £7,000 mobilisation fee per retainer was initially funded through the Healthcare Transformation Fund, but was transferred to Manx Care in April last healthcare body said the details of of the new call out fee "would not be disclosed on the grounds of commercial sensitivity". 'Vital partnership' From March 2022 to December 2024, the air ambulance service was called out on 60 occasions. A total of 29 patients were then transported off island, with 31 cases managed healthcare body's chief executive Teresa Cope said she was pleased they had been able to "find a solution to sustain this vital partnership to benefit the Manx community and deliver transparency of costs and value for money"."We look forward to working with them closely in conjunction with our fixed wing air ambulance service and HM Coastguard resource," she chief executive Joe Garcia said: "We are delighted at the continuation of this partnership to support the people of the Isle of Man." Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CCCS Chancellor Garcia announces retirement
(COLORADO) — Pikes Peak State College announced on Wednesday, Jan. 19, that Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia will be retiring in June. Garcia's leadership journey began at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC), where he served as President from 2001 to 2006. PPSC said that Garcia's commitment to increasing access to education, strengthening workforce partnerships, and supporting student populations laid the foundation for the college's continued success. 'I think that he was one of, if not the greatest, educators in our state in terms of the impact of our institutions,' said PPSC President Lance Bolton. 'He brought a passion for our schools to the legislature and created opportunities for our low-income students that previously had not been available to them.' Garcia continued his work at Colorado State University Pueblo, where he served as Colorado's Lieutenant Governor, and became Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. where he advocated for college affordability and student success at the state level. In 2018, Garcia returned to CCCS as Chancellor where he currently oversees 13 colleges and serves more than 124,000 students annually. His tenure brought initiatives like Colorado Online and the Bridge to Bachelor's program. He also played a role in hiring 11 of 13 CCCS's current college presidents. 'I started my higher education leadership career within CCCS, and it's incredibly meaningful to conclude it here,' said Community colleges are the most powerful engines of economic opportunity, and I am proud to have spent my career ensuring that all students—regardless of background—can access the education and training they need to succeed.' To ensure a smooth transition, the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education intends to appoint Diane Duffy, CCS Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer, as Interim Chancellor following Garcia's retirement. His retirement is effective on June 30, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
