Denis Charlette, Store Manager at Bradford Metro Bank, recently teamed up with Yorkshire Air Ambulance volunteers to raise awareness and collect vital donations for the life-saving charity. The event, held at the bustling Broadway Shopping Centre, was a buzzing success, drawing shoppers and supporters alike to learn more about the charity.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent charity providing a rapid response emergency service to over five million people across Yorkshire. With its state-of-the-art helicopters, the charity operates 365 days a year, attending life-threatening emergencies and transporting patients quickly to the most appropriate medical facilities.
Their stall featured a range of merchandise for sale, lively tombola games, and collection buckets for donations. Denis and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance volunteers were thrilled with the positive response, with many visitors inquiring about the charity and where they could continue to support.
By the end of the event, an impressive £150 in cash donations had been raised for the charity. This adds to the £200 collected throughout August, thanks to the generous contributions of Bradford Metro Bank clients.
“We’re proud to support such a vital charity that works tirelessly to save lives across Yorkshire,” says Denis Charlette, Store Manager at Bradford Metro Bank. “A massive thank you to everyone who contributed to raise funds. It’s incredible to see the community rally together for such an important cause. Every penny raised helps keep helicopters in the air and the team ready to respond at a moment’s notice.”
The team will return to the Broadway Shopping Centre on the 24th of October and again on the 6th of December, encouraging everyone to stop by, get involved, and contribute to Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s critical work.