Queen's Medal for Freewheelers Blood Bikers

A special medal Awards ceremony for Freewheelers’ Emergency Voluntary Blood Bike Service was held on Sunday 8 August at Fowlers Motorcycles in Bristol.  Blood Bikes are a registered charity whose volunteers give up their time completely free of charge to save the lives of others.  For thirty years they have transported blood, life saving medication or medical equipment, medical records and even breast milk every day of the year to those in extreme need.  Their services save the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds a year by providing this vital resource.  Up to ten emergency motorcycles cover each shift, across an area of approximately 1,640 square miles.  Their work complements that of both Great Western Air Ambulance and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.  ‘It was such a pleasure to meet these selfless bikers and their volunteer fundraisers and coordinators,’ explained Lord Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE. ‘By giving back to our communities in this way, I am grateful for the way they help to save lives every day of the year.'