Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance raised £20,000 at its first fundraising gala dinner, which was held at the Crown Hotel, in Blandford Forum, at attended by 100 guests.
The special fundraising event also celebrated celebration the charity’s 24th anniversary and was sponsored by Leonardo Helicopters and LFS. 
Attendees were greeted by musicians Tamsyn Berry and Graham Maunder who played as they arrived. Tamsyn suffered serious life-changing injuries after a road traffic incident back in 2020 and has since made remarkable progress in her recovery.
The fundraising started with a raffle , which was followed by an auction led by William Batt, of Duke’s Auctioneers.
Emma Jones, DSAA Fundraising Manager, said: “I want to thank everyone who made the event happen for us, including our event sponsors Leonardo Helicopters and LFS, and the many businesses who show their ongoing support regularly and attended the night.
“I would also like to thank the wonderful Tamsyn Berry who has inspired us all with her amazing determination and recovery, all those who donated raffle and auction prizes and everyone who played their part, be it small or large, in helping us to raise such a fantastic amount.
“We are now looking ahead to next year, our very special 25th anniversary and our plans are bigger and better!”
More information about Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance can be found by visiting: www.dsairambulance.org.uk.
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