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BBC News
2 days ago
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Portsmouth man paralysed in crash to climb Snowden
A man who was left paralysed from the waist down following a life-threatening road crash is preparing to climb Snowdon to raise money for the air ambulance that saved Muffett, 33, from Portsmouth, was jogging in the city in 2021 when he was hit by a car leaving him with internal bleeding, a collapsed lung, a traumatic brain injury and severe spinal damage. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance critical care team performed a life-saving surgical procedure on his chest and gave him a blood transfusion at the Muffett said: "No-one knows who is going to end up needing the air ambulance." He is raising money towards the £3.6m Operation Airbase appeal to relocate the service's airbase to a new, purpose-built facility near Southampton Airport. Since the crash, he has gone on to get married and completed multiple wheelchair marathons including the London and Brighton where he became the first person to finish in a racing his biggest challenge awaits on 29 June when he takes on Wales' highest Muffett will ascend the nine-mile Llanberis Path using his specially adapted mountain trike wheelchair."It's going to be a special trip," he said."I climbed Snowdon about eight years ago, so to return now in my trike will be emotional."Were it not for the skills and knowledge of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance team, I either wouldn't be here today or would be living with a much worse brain injury."No-one knows who is going to end up needing the air ambulance – today, tomorrow, or the next day." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Bereaved family skydive in 10-year-old son's memory
The mother and sister of a 10-year-old boy who died suddenly after an asthma attack are planning a skydive to raise money for the air ambulance charity that attempted to save his life. Warren, from Portsmouth, stopped breathing soon after asking for his inhaler in March 2023. His father Ian performed CPR before a specialist crew from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) arrived - but Warren could not be saved. Almost exactly two years on from Warren's death, his mum Belinda and sister Scarlett are attempting the skydive to raise money for HIOWAA. Belinda recalled how Warren had become breathless after playing on a trampoline outside with his brother. "His inhaler didn't seem to be working and he started to panic, then while I was on the phone for an ambulance, he turned blue and stopped breathing. "Despite the air ambulance attending and doing their best to help Warren, he didn't make it," she added. Warren's family, including his six siblings, have since been supported by the HIOWAA's aftercare team - led by Nikki Harris. Belinda said: "The care from the air ambulance didn't stop on that day." The family has since visited the charity's base, which had been "hard" but was also "lovely to meet the people that did their very best", she added. Ms Harris will be joining Belinda and Scarlett, as well as one of Warren's former school teachers, for the skydive on 16 March. She said she was "deeply touched" to join the "extraordinary family" in commemorating Warren's life. "I can only imagine Warren's immense pride as he watches over them, guiding their journey," Ms Harris added. HIOWAA is hoping to raise £3.6m through its Operation Airbase appeal to fund a move to new headquarters near Southampton Airport. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Landmarks lit up for air ambulance base appeal Amputee's 'emotional' reunion with life-saving crew Air ambulance service announces plans for new base Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
BBC News
12-02-2025
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- BBC News
Portsmouth family skydiving for air ambulance in memory of son
The mother and sister of a 10-year-old boy who died suddenly after an asthma attack are planning a skydive to raise money for the air ambulance charity that attempted to save his from Portsmouth, stopped breathing soon after asking for his inhaler in March father Ian performed CPR before a specialist crew from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) arrived - but Warren could not be exactly two years on from Warren's death, his mum Belinda and sister Scarlett are attempting the skydive to raise money for HIOWAA. Belinda recalled how Warren had become breathless after playing on a trampoline outside with his brother."His inhaler didn't seem to be working and he started to panic, then while I was on the phone for an ambulance, he turned blue and stopped breathing."Despite the air ambulance attending and doing their best to help Warren, he didn't make it," she added. Warren's family, including his six siblings, have since been supported by the HIOWAA's aftercare team - led by Nikki said: "The care from the air ambulance didn't stop on that day."The family has since visited the charity's base, which had been "hard" but was also "lovely to meet the people that did their very best", she Harris will be joining Belinda and Scarlett, as well as one of Warren's former school teachers, for the skydive on 16 said she was "deeply touched" to join the "extraordinary family" in commemorating Warren's life."I can only imagine Warren's immense pride as he watches over them, guiding their journey," Ms Harris is hoping to raise £3.6m through its Operation Airbase appeal to fund a move to new headquarters near Southampton Airport. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
