Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) provides life-saving, pre-hospital critical care to those in urgent need. As a vital part of the community across Dorset and Somerset, they rely almost entirely on public donations to keep flying.

We’re based in South Somerset and have chosen to support DSAA as we take on the challenge of walking 7,300 miles around the coastline of mainland Great Britain. Many of the small or remote communities we’ll pass through have depended on an air ambulance, as coastal locations often have limited road access in emergencies.

Having lived in West Lulworth, Dorset in the early 2000s, we saw first-hand the essential role DSAA plays, with their helicopter responding to countless incidents in the village. It’s reassuring to know they’re there when needed, yet shocking to learn that 95% of their funding comes from charitable giving. Last year alone, DSAA was tasked with 2,909 missions, each costing approximately £3,500.

We hope we’ll never need to call on their exceptional crew, but by putting one foot in front of the other, we want to ensure this life-saving service continues for those who do.

Please join us in supporting Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance—every donation makes a difference. Together, we can help keep them in the air for those who need them most. Zoe Langley-Wathen