Ioannis Charalampidis

Hi, I am Ioannis (Yannis) and I'm taking part in the Oxford half marathon for Thames Valley Air Ambulance!

Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire — whoever you are, wherever and whenever you need us.

Together, we do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.

Air ambulances play a crucial role in bringing specialist emergency care to people when they need it most. In a serious emergency, every minute matters, and having a highly trained medical team able to reach someone quickly can make a life-changing difference — to them, and to the people who love them.

I believe this is a service that all of us may one day need, whether for ourselves, our family, our friends, or a complete stranger. By raising funds, we can help keep the Thames Valley Air Ambulance in the air and ensure its teams can continue providing this vital, potentially lifesaving care when every second counts.

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is not government or lottery funded, so it relies on the generosity of the community and people like you to continue its work.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can help keep this vital service flying and give someone the best possible chance when they need it most. Thank you for your support.