Help save a life... and you could gain some cash!

Lottery scratchcards have been launched by Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance to raise much-needed funds for the life-saving charity.

The emergency service receives no statutory government or National Lottery funding and relies on its own in-house lottery and public donations to help raise the £5million it costs each year to keep both helicopters operational.

Scratchcards cost £1 each and can be bought from the charity’s websitewww.kssairambulance.org.uk - but players must be aged over 16.

Head of lottery and merchandise Katie Underdown said: "Buying a scratchcard is a fun way of making a donation to the charity with the chance to win something back.

"There are many cash prizes to be won, ranging from £1, to £1,000."

Prizes can be claimed by completing the form on the reverse of the scratchcard and sending it to Air Ambulance Promotions Ltd, Unit 14, Wheelbarrow Park Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9QJ.

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