The North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) is a unique regional medical air emergency service covering Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Cumbria.

Established in 1999, the NWAA is a registered charity receiving no mainstream funding, yet it offers a vital service seven days a week, 365 days a year across 5,500 square miles serving a residential population of seven million.

Costing just over £1.3 million a year to maintain, the NWAA covers all major motorway incidents, and areas that have poor and restricted road access. On average the NWAA is called out four times a day, rising up to ten in the summer. Whilst the incidents vary greatly, there are two over-riding factors for the NWAA’s presence – either because time is extremely crucial or where road access is limited.

The NWAA has a maximum flying time of ten minutes to the nearest appropriate hospital anywhere in the region and in the event of serious incidents it is this speed with which medical care can be delivered that is crucial. It is recognised that by receiving treatment at the scene and arriving at the hospital with the “Golden Hour”, the patient’s chances of survival and speed of recovery are dramatically improved.

PMC regularly raises funds for the North West Air Ambulance - our last fundraiser drive amassed £1750 for the NWAA.

The club also actively supports the North West Salvation Army Toy Run, normally held in November; the specific purpose of the event is to raise much needed funds and toys for children in the north west. Organised (in part) by one of the club members, the run is a fantastic spectacle for a worthy cause.

PMC, amongst others, helps marshal the event, which is getting bigger and better every year. In 2007 the Toy Run attracted over 600 bikes – of all shapes and sizes - ending up at the Trafford Centre concluding with a presentation and concert in The Orient Hall.