Over the years the crews of the Kent Air Ambulance Trust have saved countless lives. Many of those who have, at first hand, discovered how vital the Air Ambulance is go on to raise not only awareness of the Trust, but also vital cash, so the Air Ambulance can continue to save even more lives.

Lianne Cresswell, 27, from Keston, owes her life to the Trust and the crew of the Air Ambulance.

In March 2007 Mrs Cresswell fractured her skull after falling over when the horse she was leading reared up and escaped.

She was with her husband and daughter at a stable in Westerham at the time, but poor mobile phone coverage made it difficult to call the emergency services.

Fortunately a policeman was nearby, caught the horse and managed to call for help.

The Kent Air Ambulance paramedic and doctor treated her at the scene before flying her to the Royal London Hospital.

She said: "I lost my memory.

"I was in a coma for five days. When I woke up where I had lost my memory I couldn't remember 20 minutes to 20 minutes. I would repeat myself, I wouldn't know where I was, I didn't know my name."

Since the accident Mrs Cresswell now fully supports the Trust in what it does:

"It's not just to assume it works, they are funded by themselves. I have never really done any charity beforehand but now I 100 per cent back it because they saved my life.

"I'd love to support it in any way. If it wasn't for them I would be dead, they mean everything."

On September 6 2007, Tony Crosbie, 58, was injured in a hit and run at Burham near Maidstone.

A car came round the corner dragging him about 50 yards. Mr Crosbie suffered multiple injuries including a broken leg, pelvis and punctured lung.

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The Kent Air Ambulance treated him at the scene and flew him to Mile End Hospital in London.