A STUDENT from Bude has raised £8,500 of vital funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust through a special project.

Gabi Campbell approached the charity when she was looking for a voluntary placement as part of her BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Business Management at Duchy College.

Gabi was inspired to work with Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust after being airlifted by helicopter following a care accident almost five years ago.

Her project involved researching and contacting over 70 grant-making trusts, building relationships with trustees and completing applications.

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