Ten-year-old Elijah Wotton-Lidster swims 14 miles to support the air ambulance that saved his grandad
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Ten-year-old Elijah Wotton-Lidster swims 14 miles to support the air ambulance that saved his grandad

24 Jun 2026 · Originally published 24 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Boy, 10, sets swimming challenge supporting charity that saved grandad’s life
After learning how the Great North Air Ambulance Service saved his grandad's life following a serious fall in 2013, 10-year-old Elijah Wotton-Lidster completed a 14-mile swimming challenge to raise funds for the charity. His efforts ensure the service can continue providing critical care to others in the region, helping families stay together just as his own has.
Source: Chronicle Live County Durham
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