£1.2 MILLION for a Helicopter Gearbox?! - Ben Sisson at GNAAS | JUSTRIDE Podcast Ep.19

<p>🚁 <b><strong>£1.2 MILLION for a helicopter gearbox?! What does it really take to keep an air ambulance saving lives?</strong></b></p><p>In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we're joined by <b><strong>Ben Sisson, Corporate Relationship Manager at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS)</strong></b>, for an inspiring conversation about the incredible people, life-saving missions and extraordinary challenges behind this vital charity.</p><p>From the staggering costs of maintaining emergency helicopters to the remarkable stories of those given a second chance at life, Ben shares what it takes to deliver critical care across the North of England and the Isle of Man.</p><p>🏍️ We also explore the story of <b><strong>motorcycle crash survivor Dean Abbott</strong></b>, who was rescued by GNAAS following a serious accident in the Lake District, and why rapid emergency response can make all the difference for motorcyclists.</p><p>JUSTRIDE co-founder Andrew Richardson reflects on his history working alongside GNAAS on motorcycle safety initiatives dating back to 2006, and how those experiences helped shape the thinking behind <b><strong>JUSTRIDE Assist</strong></b>.</p><p>💚 <b><strong>HELP KEEP GNAAS FLYING</strong></b></p><p>GNAAS is raising £2.5 million through its <b><strong>Operation SOS</strong></b> campaign to help secure a third helicopter and protect the future of its life-saving service.</p><p>At JUSTRIDE, we're proud to support GNAAS by donating <b><strong>5% of all merchandise profits</strong></b> to the charity.</p><p>❤️ <b><strong>Support Operation SOS:</strong></b><br /><a href="https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/fleet/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/fleet/</a></p><p>🏍️ <b><strong>Read our latest blog and watch Dean Abbott's survival story:</strong></b><br /><a href="https://justride-app.com/justride-supporting-gnaas-air-ambulance/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://justride-app.com/justride-supporting-gnaas-air-ambulance/</a></p><p>🛍️ <b><strong>Support GNAAS through JUSTRIDE merchandise:</strong></b><br /><a href="https://justride-app.com/shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://justride-app.com/shop/</a></p><p><b><strong>Every second counts. Every donation makes a difference.</strong></b></p><p>🎙️ JUSTRIDE — <i><em>Where Every Ride Connects Us.</em></i></p>