Who is Hilary Fleming and what is her charity challenge?

Hilary Fleming is a woman from Wroughton who has worn a different hat every day for five years to raise money for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.

How much money has Hilary Fleming raised for the air ambulance?

Hilary Fleming has raised £5,000 for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance through her continuous hat-wearing fundraiser.

Why did Hilary Fleming start her hat fundraiser for the air ambulance?

She was inspired to fundraise after the air ambulance charity saved her husband's life twice, prompting her to give back.

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Hat-tastic Fundraiser: 5 Years, 1,825 Hats, £5,000 Raised!

4 Jan

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Summary

Woman wears different hat daily for five years.
Raised £5,000 for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
Fundraiser inspired by charity saving her husband's life.

Hat-tastic Fundraiser: 5 Years, 1,825 Hats, £5,000 Raised!

Hilary Fleming of Wroughton has completed a five-year fundraising challenge, wearing a different hat every day to support the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance. Her colourful efforts have generated £5,000 for the charity that twice saved her husband's life. Fleming has donned 1,825 distinct hats, viewing her daily "hatsercise" as a way to give back.

Inspired by the air ambulance's prompt response in 2013 and 2014 after her husband's fall, Fleming aims to raise both funds and awareness. Her unique approach often sparks conversations, allowing her to connect with others who have benefited from the service and share personal stories.

Marking five years on January 8, Fleming hopes to visit the airbase. The air ambulance responded to a record 1,343 incidents last year. This initiative underscores the significant contributions of volunteers and the essential services offered by emergency medical transport.