Cornwall Search and Rescue Team are pleased to report a run of recent fund raising gains, which are going to allow them to not only replace their ageing Land Rover Ambulance, but also to acquire a second Land Rover to be based in the east of Cornwall.

The team are indebited to the contributions of the following people and organisations for their dedication, enthusiasm, and contributions to the cause.

Pete’s Dragons – Family and friends of a gentleman, the team were tasked with searching for early in 2010. Unfortunately he was found deceased, but through a series of events including a gruelling cycle ride from Lands End to Twickenham, his family and friends have put an exceptional effort into raising £ 4300 for team funds.

Penzance Rotary – This branch of Rotary presented the team with a cheque for £ 1958, raised at their annual sponsored walk.

St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust – have awarded the team a grant of £ 1000.

Western Power – Have donated £ 1000.

The Lions clubs of Camborne and Redruth, Penzance, Truro, Looe, and Liskeard have donated a total of £ 850-00 between them.

A combination of Cornwall Councillors have donated £ 500 from their Community Chest funds.

South West Water have donated £ 300 towards the goal.

Roche Vets held a fund raising day for the team, which raised an amazing £ 250.

Callington Ladies – Made a donation of £ 200-00 from their funds towards our work.

This gives a grand total raised so far of £ 10358 which has far exceeded our expectations. We arein the process of acquiring the new vehicles, and look forward to showing them off in early March.