Wills & Legal Services, in Malvern, England, has donated a total of £21,830 (approx. US$28,000) thanks to a national campaign in order to raise money for the HELP Appeal – the only charity in the United Kingdom to fund lifesaving hospital helipads.
This latest donation takes the combined total donated, by Wills & Legal Services, to £350,000.
Across the U.K., Wills & Legal Services has been offering a free wills service, in exchange for a donation to the HELP Appeal. It is estimated that only 30 percent of the population has a will in place. The recommended donation is £40 for a single will and £80 for mirror wills.
The HELP Appeal (Helicopter Emergency Landing Pads) is run by the County Air Ambulance Trust, and works to identify where helipads or base infrastructure are needed the most and offer assistance throughout the lifespan of the project. As the only charity in the U.K. providing hospital helipad funding they rely entirely on individual and organizational donations to provide the funding required.
“We are so thankful for this kind donation from the Wills & Legal Services in Malvern,” said Robert Bertram, CEO of the HELP Appeal. “Continued financial support helps us to plan helipad projects with confidence, and it is generous donations such as these that help to ensure we are able to provide hospitals with the lifesaving funding they require.
“After a serious accident, an air ambulance can often be the difference between life and death for critical patients. Every second is vital, and our funding helps to deliver lifesaving infrastructures that help to speed up patient transfer time from accident to care.”
“We are delighted by the response from the general public to our campaign and it is so very gratifying to be able to help such a worthwhile cause,” said Tony Watson, director of Wills & Legal Services.
After an accident, the first 60 minutes are vital. Known as the ‘Golden Hour,’ if a trauma patient receives medical attention in these 60 minutes — their chances of survival increase significantly. Helicopter helipads reduce transfer time and ensure critical patients receive the immediate and specialist medical attention they need.
