Rodney Rogers flew from Durham to Atlanta by air ambulance to get treatment at a hospital specializing in spinal cord injuries.

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) of Jackson County isn't the latest organization to receive a retired ambulance from Mercy Flights — that distinction goes to the National Park Service at Crater Lake, which received a vehicle from this Medford-based provider of air and ground ambulance services just days ago.

The day will include light refreshments and warm mince pies and a charity prize draw, raising funds for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT), with tickets costing £1.