Simon Richardson MBE Ambassador Expand Paralympic cyclist Simon Richardson joined Wales Air Ambulance as an Ambassador in 2012. The Porthcawl athlete, who won silver and two gold medals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing in 2008, was airlifted by Wales Air Ambulance after a road traffic collision. Simon set up the special fundraiser and hashtag #Simonstrong, with a host of fundraising events planned for the charity.
Rhys Meirion Ambassador Expand Welsh tenor Rhys Meirion joined Wales Air Ambulance as an Ambassador in 2012. Rhys spearheaded a 200-mile trekthrough Wales, raising thousands of pounds in aid of the charity.
Bryn Terfel OBE Patron Expand Opera star Bryn Terfel has been Patron of Wales Air Ambulance since 2005. He supports the charity across Wales, often in celebration through music. The bass-baritone has recorded two CD singles for the charity, Anfonaf Angel and its English version Guardian Angel.
James Hook Ambassador Expand James Hook is a retired Welsh Rugby Union player. He made 6 appearances for the British and Irish Lions on the 2009 tour of South Africa and won 81 caps for Wales. In his club career, he has represented Neath, Ospreys, Perpignan and Gloucester, and is now a coach at the Ospreys. James has been a Wales Air Ambulance supporter for over a decade, after his eldest son, Harrison, needed the service when he became very ill. James was also at the scene of the Charity’s first-ever mission at Glynneath Rugby Club over 20 years ago. Since his retirement, James has co-authored two children’s books under the title ‘Chasing a Rugby Dream’. He has also set up a business called the ‘Fab Four Coffee Company’ with fellow ex-international players.