Claire's story

On the 28th August 2019, Claire went on a training bike ride when tragedy struck. She collided with a tractor on a route she rides most days. Her injuries were catastrophic. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance were one of the first on scene and our critical care teams treated and sedated her, and flew her to University Hospital Southampton. The quick response from the team, the early medical interventions and speed with which she arrived at the major trauma centre, helped to stem her injuries and ultimately save her life.
Claire, and her brother Ed, along with the crew who attended, recall what happened on that day.

[@kareninkster5829]

Wow....what an absolutely inspiring and beautiful young lady....❤

[@josephtope11]

I'm just glad to be part of a team for people like Claire.

[@Lynneheal]

Thank you for all your caring hard work I highly praise #AirAmbulance always.

[@footfaultcustoms]

Great story.

[@coniow]

Heaven, Hell, and Hospitals have one thing in common: They all have loads of folks who didn't expect to be there.
You never know what is around the next corner, even in your own home. Thank you guys for being there when when we find out!
I signed up to the HIOWAA lottery when it came out, and subsequently added a subscription every month. Money well spent. (And, in the nicest possible way, I NEVER want to get closer to Helimed 56 than seeing her land next to B&Q on the Island, where I work!)

[@hiowaa]

Thank you for your really generous support, Con. We couldn't do what we do without support from amazing people like you!