Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Stuns East Anglian Air Ambulance with £30,000 Donation
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has once again stepped up for the community with a surprise £30,000 donation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) at the dazzling Sparkle in Spring Ball held at Milsoms, Kesgrave.
Sparkle in Spring Ball Smashes Fundraising Goals
The high-profile event, organised by Kim Berry, wife of EAAA doctor Neil Berry from Ipswich Hospital, raised a whopping £62,000 through ticket sales, raffles, auctions and generous support. Kim warmly thanked all attendees and sponsors for their unwavering backing.
Saving Lives Across Suffolk and Beyond
- EAAA covers Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, delivering critical emergency care 24/7.
- The charity flies skilled doctors and paramedics by air or road to patients in life-threatening emergencies.
- Despite its vital work, EAAA relies entirely on donations and receives no regular government funding.
Samantha Stimpson, CEO of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We are incredibly proud to support EAAA and the lifesaving work they do across the region.”
Cheers from East Anglian Air Ambulance Boss
Matthew Jones, CEO of EAAA, praised Fred. Olsen’s long-term commitment. He said: “This generosity makes a real difference to the local communities we serve.”
With each mission costing around £3,750, Fred. Olsen’s hefty donation will keep EAAA flying and saving lives. Since 2000, EAAA has carried out over 30,000 life-saving missions, proving their vital role in the heart of East Anglia.
