You can help save a life this winter

Mary-Jane’s traumatic incident

I thought I was done for out there on that track. I thought that was where it would all end for me. SCAA turned that on its head and got me where I needed to be – in time – to keep fighting and survive. I owe them everything.

Ashley’s head injury

My family and I want to thank the SCAA crew who helped me that day – I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I do believe I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for that quick journey in the air ambulance. They are my heroes.

Debbie's farming injury

SCAA is a national treasure and we should all support it if we can. You never know when you might need it – I certainly never thought I would. All I know is that without SCAA I wouldn’t be here and so many other lives would be lost as well.

Lesley’s cliff fall

SCAA is an invaluable service in Scotland. You never think you will ever need them but trust me, when things do go wrong, this is the team you want to see. They’re just amazing.

Amy’s sudden emergency

Once the SCAA helicopter arrived, everything fell swiftly into place. They were an essential link in helping to save my life. I wouldn’t be here today if I hadn’t got to the hospital in time.

Gavin’s serious burns

We’re so lucky to have a charity like SCAA in Scotland. It’s reassuring for everyone to know that if the situation is critical or life-threatening, SCAA could be there to save your bacon.

Roy's motorbike crash

SCAA is a vital lifeline for those ill or injured in remote locations – such as motorcyclists out for a day’s ride – and I’ll be grateful to them for the rest of my life. They lessened the horror of a day that could have been my last.

Joyce’s bad fall on ice

All the people who rallied round to help me were magnificent but SCAA made the real difference on the day. I feel very humbled and emotional that they were there for me. We are all so vulnerable and - for many - SCAA will make the difference between life and death. Scotland simply can’t do without them.

Duncan's cardiac arrest

I owe SCAA my life. I don't think I would have made it without them. When no one else can reach you - they hopefully can. I'm testament to that and their commitment to saving lives even in the most challenging circumstances.

Mel's car accident

SCAA came at the darkest of times for me and made a truly awful situation so much better with their professionalism, expertise, speed and calming reassurance.

Jamie’s quad biking accident

Luckily, I had SCAA on my side – they were fantastic, just brilliant. They have helped people I know in the past and now I have personal experience of what a phenomenal and vital service SCAA provides for rural Scotland. I owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

Clive's fall

I'll be forever grateful to SCAA. Their speedy arrival with critical care ensured my injuries were treated quickly and skilfully. The speed they got to me made a huge difference. Everyone in Scotland should support this amazing charity - you just never know when it's your turn.

Eilidh’s race to deliver her baby safely

If SCAA hadn’t been there, it could have been a completely different story – flying to the mainland helped save my baby’s life.

Alan's cardiac arrest

I came as close to losing my life that day as you would ever want to come and I'm in no doubt that the speed of SCAA saved my life.

Brandon's broken neck

I owe so much to everyone who helped me that awful day. I know it was SCAA that made the difference. I will be forever grateful to an amazing charity.

Marc's mountain bike accident

All I was thinking after I fell, was that I needed help to get there. I was holding out for the paramedics arriving and it really put my mind at ease when they did – I knew the right people were there. From the minute the paramedics arrived it was just professionalism in the best way.

Graeme's farming accident

I felt a huge sense of relief when I heard the helicopter coming in to land nearby, SCAA paramedics were at my side in seconds and reassuring me. They're exactly who you want to see when you're frightened and in pain. It's vital for rural workers that SCAA is available and Scotland is hugely fortunate to have such a charity as part of our emergency response network.

Willie's car accident

SCAA helped save my life when every second counted, No one expected me to make it to hospital alive - I was dying. But SCAA's speed, expertise, efficiency and professionalism ensured I had the best fighting chance possible.

Libby's motorcycle crash

SCAA made all the difference. The kindness, professionalism and care of the paramedics, the comfort and speed of the helicopter and the constant reassurance that everything would be fine. They're the best.

David's glider crash

SCAA is a brilliant charity - their care is faultless - and they were there for me when I stared death in the face as I plummeted towards the ground and helped pull me through.