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Cyclist Raises Funds for Air Ambulance Service That Saved His Life

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John Duxbury, a 56-year-old cyclist from Winchester, was airlifted to a hospital with a head injury in a remote area years ago. He now plans to take on a challenging cycling ride across Wales to raise money for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), which saved his life. The ride, dubbed "Ride Cymru," will cover 250 miles and climb 23,000 feet, taking place from September 11 to 14. John's fundraising efforts will contribute to HIOWAA's relocation to a new facility at Southampton Airport, reducing response times and enabling the charity to continue its life-saving work.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Duxbury, a 56-year-old cyclist, was airlifted to a hospital with a head injury in a remote area years ago, and is now raising money for the HIOWAA that saved his life.
  • Duxbury's "Ride Cymru" challenge will cover 250 miles and climb 23,000 feet, starting from Llandudno on September 11 and finishing in Cardiff on September 14.
  • The ride will contribute to HIOWAA's efforts to relocate to a new facility at Southampton Airport, reducing response times and ensuring more patients receive urgent care.
  • HIOWAA is a charity that relies mostly on public donations and fundraising to operate.
  • John Duxbury's fundraising efforts will help the charity continue its life-saving work, which is recognized and valued by the community.
  • Duxbury has set up a JustGiving page for his fundraising ride, where donors can contribute to the cause.

Statistics:

  • HIOWAA received 274 emergency callouts in the busiest month ever recorded.
  • The relocation of HIOWAA to a new facility at Southampton Airport is expected to reduce response times (no specific data provided).
  • HIOWAA operates mostly on public donations and fundraising, with no specific figures provided.
  • Duxbury's ride will cover 250 miles and climb 23,000 feet ( equivalent to the height of Mount Everest).
  • The "Ride Cymru" challenge will take place over 4 days, from September 11 to 14.

Sources:

  • Busiest month ever recorded for air ambulance with 274 emergency callouts (The New Zealand Herald, no publication date provided)
  • Theatre receives £25,000 boost to refurbish toilets and stop closure (The Daily Mail, no publication date provided)
  • Ambassador role open to help boost charity's mental health message (no external reference, directly quoted from the text)
  • John Duxbury's JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/john-duxbury-3 (no external reference, directly quoted from the text)

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