The Assistant Grand Master, Professor Denovan Keith Wilson, had the honour of presenting a new Blood Bike response car to the charity during a special ceremony held outside “The FED,” the venue for the Annual General Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Durham.
This important donation, proudly displayed for all attendees, highlights one of the many causes supported by the Mark Benevolent Fund. The new vehicle was warmly received by members of the charity, with Professor Wilson even taking a moment to try the car out for size before officially handing over the keys.
The Northumbria Blood Bike chairman Michael Redpath, on receiving the keys commented, “This vehicle will be used to provide daily blood deliveries to the Great North Air Ambulance Service helicopters. Our Blood Cars are a vital part of our fleet enabling us to continue to operate in all weathers and transport larger deliveries.”
Also present at the ceremony were prominent Mark Master Masons, including David Hanson, John Watts, Michael Wilkinson, Trevor Lynn, Ian Heaviside, and Boyd Purser, who joined in celebrating the occasion. Boyd would also present a donation on behalf of the Craft Durham Freemasons Charity.
The response car will play a vital role in supporting the Air Ambulance service, transporting essential medical supplies. It offers a crucial alternative to the motorcycles typically used by Blood Bikes, especially during adverse weather conditions, ensuring that the service can continue uninterrupted and safely.
This donation underscores the ongoing commitment of the Mark Master Masons to community service and life-saving initiatives.