Funky Choirboys Help Lifesavers

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Pupils from Lanesborough Pre Prep School wearing their funky shoes and socks at the Dunsfold Base of the Surrey Air Ambulance

Pupils from Guildford Cathedral’s Boys Choir from Lanesborough Preparatory School, donned their funky shoes and socks for a visit to the Surrey Air Ambulance base at Dunsfold, near Cranleigh, to present a cheque for £320.00 raised on the charity’s annual Funky Footwear Friday, held on 25^th September this year, during Air Ambulance Week (21^st – 26^th September 2009).

 

Over one hundred boys, aged three to seven, took part in the day where they were encouraged to wear crazy shoes or socks and asked to donate a pound to the Surrey Air Ambulance Fund. 

 

During the visit on Friday 16^th October, to the base by reception class pupils, they were able to have their picture taken by the helicopter. They met the HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) crew and then watched the Air Ambulance fly off for an emergency.

 

Clare Shore, Acting Head of Lanesborough Pre Prep School said: “The boys and the thirteen staff who took part in the day at the end of September had such a great time. We held a special assembly to explain the work of the Air Ambulance but to then be able to visit the base really gave the boys a fantastic insight into the emergency service - they loved seeing the helicopter fly off. Our contribution to the charity will help in some way – the work the charity does is superb considering it relies on donations to keep operating.”

 

Julie Jenkinson, Surrey County Fundraiser said: "It’s great when so many people get behind our events and this year’s Funky Footwear Friday proved really popular. Lanesborough Pre Prep really got into the day and had plenty of fun, but I think it was all made even more special by their visit to the base, especially seeing their faces as they watched the helicopter take off on a call. We’re grateful for the support and to have the chance to help educate youngsters about the life-saving work the charity does.”