Life Saving Wheels
Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust fund two new sets of wheels to help keep Blood Bikes on the road.
The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust recently made two extra special donations to coincide with Toyota's 30th anniversary of manufacturing in the UK.
Blood Bikes Wales recieved funding to purchase a new motorcycle, which they have named 'Carina', after the Carina E, the model name of the first car to roll off our Burnaston production line 30 years ago. In addiition, Derbyshire Blood Bikes recieved a Derbyshire build Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
As part of hte nationwide Association of Blood Bikes, both charities provide a professional rapid response medical transport service to the NHS, free of charge. Their members transport blood, platelets, samples, surgical instruments, human donor milk and many other clinical products all over Wales and the Midlands.
So, the next time you see a blood bike vehicle on the road, look out for Carina if in Wales and a Corolla Hybrid if in Derbyshire and remember that the rider is a volunteer, working to professional standards and providing an essential service to the NHS.
Tim Freeman, Trustee for the Charitable Trust and Deputy Managing Director at Toyota Manufacturing UK commented "It is an honour and a privilege to be able to support the crucial work that Blood Bikes do in our local communities, and we hope that both vehicles will make a strong contribution.
Chris Jones, Blood Bikes Wales, said "This bike will allow the North East Wales group (Wrexham) to continue to serve the NHS in the area. Without this very kind donation from the Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust, we would struggle to maintain the level of service we strive to offer. In the short time we have had the motorcycle, it has already covered 2,500 miles.
Mark Vallis, Derbyshire Blood Bikes, said "Derbyshire Blood Bikes covered 239,000 miles in 2022, the same distance from the earth to the moon! And we're over the moon with this latest addition to our fleet as we step towards a greener future for our service. The Trust has made a number of previous donations in support of Derbyshire Blood Bikes, but this is by far the most generous - we're proud to be using a Toyota"!
You can read more about how Toyota is lending vehicle support here.
Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes
The Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (NABB) is a collective of dedicated individuals who provide an essential service in transporting blood and medical supplies to hospitals and healthcare facilities. With a strong network of volunteers, NABB ensures that these life-saving resources reach their destinations quickly and efficiently, supporting the needs of patients across the country. NABB works tirelessly to advocate for recognition and support from governmental bodies, aiming to establish itself on par with other frontline emergency services. Committed to professionalism and adhering to regulatory standards, NABB members uphold the highest quality of service while promoting their activities to the public and the wider healthcare community. For more information and to meet the remarkable members of NABB, we invite you to explore our YouTube Channel.