The Essex Air Ambulance is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Twin as Community Fundraising Coordinator for the charity.

Jean Twin new Community Fundraising Coordinator for Essex Air Ambulance

Jean will be working with community groups and individuals across the county who raise much-needed funds for the Essex Air Ambulance.

The role also includes assisting in the organisation of the charity's high profile events such as Will Week, the annual Motorcycle Run and the Air Ambulance Charity Golf Day.

Jean, who joins the charity after 6 years with Braintree District Council, brings a wealth of experience to the charity including project management, fundraising and working with a variety of different community groups.

Jean has lived in Essex for 7 years and has been very involved within the community, working with young people in the Braintree District to develop an interest and understanding of local democracy and citizenship as well as being Commanding Officer of the Air Cadet Squadron in Colchester.

Jean has also previously spent time volunteering for the Essex Air Ambulance and is well aware of the need for the emergency helicopter service.

She says, "I am delighted to have taken on this exciting role and I'm looking forward to helping keep the county's Air Ambulance flying. I am amazed by the amount of support the charity already receives from the people of Essex, their contribution is invaluable and I'm sure that together we will be able to keep our life-saving helicopter flying well into the future."

David Crozier, Director of Essex Air Ambulance said "We are very pleased to welcome Jean onto the team, she has a valuable contribution to make and we are confident that she is the right person for this high profile role. I know that Jean is looking forward to the challenge of helping to raise the £100,000 needed each month to maintain the emergency helicopter service."

Published Wednesday February 9, 2005