Congratulations Jensen!

New Formula One world champion driver Jensen Button has been congratulated by the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, of which he is patron.

Jensen has been one of the life-saving charity’s patrons since it was launched nearly 10 years ago.

Charlotte Routley, charity manager for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, sent Jensen a congratulatory message: “On behalf of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, I would like to send you warmest congratulations from all our staff and volunteers on your achievement in becoming Formula One World Champion.

“You have been a patron of our charity since we launched nearly ten years ago, and throughout this time we have followed the development of your career at the highest level of motor racing.”

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has attended more than 700 emergencies across Somerset and Dorset this year, taking its mission total to nearly 7,000 since it was launched in 2000.

Charlotte Routley said: “All too often we have to deal with the tragic consequences of road traffic accidents where inappropriate speed has been a contributory factor.

“So, to have a Formula One driver like Jensen Button as a patron of our charity is something which reminds us all of the importance of safe driving and the need to understand the skills required to get behind the wheel.

“Jensen has over the years helped to keep our public profile high, which is very important for a charity which has to raise over £3,500 a day to keep our air ambulance flying.

“We do not receive any Government funding at all, so we have to rely entirely on the fund-raising efforts of our staff and our many voluntary supporters throughout Somerset and Dorset.”

More information about the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance can be found by visiting www.dorsetandsomersetairambulance.org.uk or by emailing info@dorsetandsomersetairambulance.co.uk or calling 01823 669604.