VILL An open letter from Wellington Free Ambulance to the people of Greater Wellington and Wairarapa This week Wellington Free Ambulance celebrates 95 years of service to the community. 95 years since the Mayor of Wellington at the time, Sir Charles Norwood, came across a man injured and cold on the footpath, unable to get an ambulance to take him to hospital. As Sir Charles laid his coat on the man, he was inspired to start the uniquely free emergency ambulance service we have today. David Robinson Chief Executive Wellington Free Ambulance Celebrating 95 years of service to the community In 2022, because of the generosity and support of our community, we remain the only ambulance service in New Zealand that is free, and the only emergency ambulance service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa. We are grateful to each and every person who donates to ensure the original vision of Sir Charles, that emergencies should cost neither lives or money, remains a reality. 52,693 RESPONSES TO PATIENTS As we mark the milestone of 95 years, we thank everyone who contributes to the continuation of our vital services. The team at Wellington Free Ambulance are proud to be part of this wonderfully supportive community who gives so much to ensure we can be there when people need us the most. Together, let's keep saving lives free of charge for the next 95 years. Ng mihi, 46,781 PATIENTS TRANSPORTED TO APPOINTMENTS HOTE Wayne Norwood Patron Wellington Free Ambulance 160,341 EMERGENCY 111 CALLS ANSWERED 33 RESCUE SQUAD INCIDENTS 1,056,065 KILOMETRES TRAVELLED BY EMERGENCY AMBULANCES 169 INCIDENTS ATTENDED BY FLIGHT PARAMEDICS Each year Wellington Free Ambulance must raise $7 million to keep our services free of charge. Please donate online at donatetowfa.org.nz C 176 in EVENTS ATTENDED BY VOLUNTEER MEDICS VILL An open letter from Wellington Free Ambulance to the people of Greater Wellington and Wairarapa This week Wellington Free Ambulance celebrates 95 years of service to the community . 95 years since the Mayor of Wellington at the time , Sir Charles Norwood , came across a man injured and cold on the footpath , unable to get an ambulance to take him to hospital . As Sir Charles laid his coat on the man , he was inspired to start the uniquely free emergency ambulance service we have today . David Robinson Chief Executive Wellington Free Ambulance Celebrating 95 years of service to the community In 2022 , because of the generosity and support of our community , we remain the only ambulance service in New Zealand that is free , and the only emergency ambulance service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa . We are grateful to each and every person who donates to ensure the original vision of Sir Charles , that emergencies should cost neither lives or money , remains a reality . 52,693 RESPONSES TO PATIENTS As we mark the milestone of 95 years , we thank everyone who contributes to the continuation of our vital services . The team at Wellington Free Ambulance are proud to be part of this wonderfully supportive community who gives so much to ensure we can be there when people need us the most . Together , let's keep saving lives free of charge for the next 95 years . Ng mihi , 46,781 PATIENTS TRANSPORTED TO APPOINTMENTS HOTE Wayne Norwood Patron Wellington Free Ambulance 160,341 EMERGENCY 111 CALLS ANSWERED 33 RESCUE SQUAD INCIDENTS 1,056,065 KILOMETRES TRAVELLED BY EMERGENCY AMBULANCES 169 INCIDENTS ATTENDED BY FLIGHT PARAMEDICS Each year Wellington Free Ambulance must raise $ 7 million to keep our services free of charge . Please donate online at donatetowfa.org.nz C 176 in EVENTS ATTENDED BY VOLUNTEER MEDICS