On Saturday, 12th October, Rebecca abseiled from the 80-metre walls of the Royal Citadel to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. The trust provides emergency air ambulance services to treat patients across Devon and beyond. In 2023, the trust assisted 1345 patients, completed 1040 medical missions and rescued 159 children.
Rebecca’s former Commonwealth War Graves Commission colleague and constituent, Steve, was rescued from the middle of Dartmoor this year by the Devon Air Ambulance. Rebecca has raised more than £400 in support of the trust, contributing to more than £1,500 raised by Steve’s friends and family. 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and almost 50 brave volunteers supported the first ever charity abseil, raising more than £15,000 in total! If you would like to support Rebecca’s fundraiser you can donate here.
Rebecca Smith MP, Member of Parliament for South West Devon, stated:
“I am grateful to have been able to play a small part in Devon Air Ambulance’s fundraising efforts by abseiling off the Royal Citadel.
“My former war graves colleague and constituent, Steve, was rescued from the middle of Dartmoor this year and owes his life to those who found him after he came off his motorbike. I was keen to show my support for this special organisation, which relies entirely on donations to play its vital role across Devon.
I am very thankful to everyone who has donated for my big jump. The fundraising efforts of all the abseilers have raised more than £15,000! This will help keep Devon’s two emergency helicopters serviced, equipped and manned with expert paramedics, providing a lifesaving service to Devonians for years to come.”
