New rapid response cars donated to Fastaid Black Country and SkyAngels Air Ambulance

Two new ambulance vehicles have been launched by a charity that funds rapid emergency response.

Published Jul 25, 2018

Last updated Jul 25, 2018

Front group F-B: Arrive Alive founder Tony Bateson (Arrive Alive), Kay Kendall (Fastaid Black Country) Justin Duckett (Renault), David Marks (Skyangels Air Ambulance) L-R: Graeme Nicholson ( Fastaid), Ellie Roscoe (Arrive Alive), Paige Aitken (Arrive Alive Ambassador), Debbie Roscoe (Arrive Alive) and Peter Armitage MBE (Arrive Alive)

The vehicles, two brand new Dacia Logans, were donated by Arrive Alive to Fastaid Black Country and SkyAngels Air Ambulance.

Members from Arrive Alive, including founder Tony Bateson and CEO Debbie Roscoe, Fastaid Black Country, SkyAngels Air Ambulance and Renault were all present for the unveiling.

They were launched at Dacia sister company Renault Wolverhampton and cost £25,000, funded through public donations, in total with insurance and road tax.

A fundraiser was set up by the charity’s CEO in 2017.

Front group L-R: Kay Kendall (Fastaid Black Country), David Marks (Skyangels Air Ambulance), Tony Bateson (Arrive Alive), Justin Duckett (Renault). L-R: Ellie Roscoe (Arrive Alive), Graeme Nicholson (Fastaid Black Country), Debbie Roscoe (Arrive Alive), Paige Aitken (Arrive Alive Ambassador).

Ellie Roscoe, from Arrive Alive Response, said: “The charity is over the moon to launch the vehicles. It was down to the fact the brand of vehicle could offer a fantastic deal for the money.

“With them, we were able to launch the two so it was value for money and to get two vehicles on the road rather than just one.

“The one charity is Fastaid Black Country which is governed by West Midlands ambulance service and the other vehicle is going to SkyAngels Air Ambulance.”

Donations can be made by visiting www.justgiving.com/arrivealiveappeal