The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has launched its 2024 Christmas Raffle.

The festive fundraiser offers a grand prize of £3,000, with 16 additional cash prizes up for grabs.

Each ticket sold directly supports the charity's future lifesaving missions across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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The charity's advanced clinical team responds to the most critically ill and injured patients in these areas.

The raffle provides a chance to make a real difference for people like Leah Washington-Pugh and Joe Pugh, who sustained severe injuries in a theme park accident and received a quick response from the charity.

The crew, equipped with specialist medicines and equipment, enabled the pair to celebrate their first Christmas together as newlyweds.

The couple said: "Without the advanced clinical care on scene from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s aircrew, we would not be here today.

"We will never be able to thank them enough, they will always have a special place in our hearts."

Emma Wood, head of fundraising and engagement at the charity, said: "Last year, the generous support of those who purchased tickets for our Christmas Raffle made 35 air ambulance and 40 critical care car missions possible.

"Our charity does not receive any government funding and relies entirely on support from the local communities we serve.

"So, by participating in this year’s festive raffle, you’ll be making a vital difference to our essential emergency service, helping keep families together this Christmas while also having a chance to win an incredible cash prize."

The Christmas Raffle is open to anyone aged 18 and over.

Each ticket costs £1 and entrants' unique raffle ticket numbers will be automatically entered into the prize draw.

The closing date is on Thursday, December 12, and the draw will take place on Thursday, December 19.

To buy a raffle ticket, visit midlandsairambulance.com/christmasraffle.