Chosen as the firm’s charity of the year following a staff vote, AAKSS inspired colleagues across Cripps to come together for a packed programme of fundraising activities. Events included our annual quiz across all three offices, a bake off, a firmwide walking challenge, and a bingo night amongst cake sales and individual marathon and half marathon efforts! The team found countless ways to get involved. To help every effort go even further, all donations were match-funded by the firm.
Alex Redwood, head of corporate development at AAKSS, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Cripps over the last year, with interesting quizzes, entertaining bingo nights, delicious cake sales, and cycling events all raising over £30K for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex.
This could have funded all the fuel for 100 lifesaving helicopter missions. Or over 600 sets of defibrillator pads, potentially saving over 600 lives. Your support has made a significant difference in our ability to save lives across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Thanks to the charity committee for all their support, especially Jade and Charlotte, for their dedication and hard work.”
Jade Hallam, head of the charity committee at Cripps, commented: “Supporting Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex has been a true privilege for all of us at Cripps. The whole firm has got behind this cause with so much enthusiasm. Raising over £30,000 together is something we’re really proud of, knowing it will help save lives across our communities. On behalf of our charity committee, I’d like to thank everyone who donated, took part, and cheered us on along the way.”
The funds raised will help AAKSS continue its vital work, delivering specialist emergency care to people across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
