Hemel woman donates treat boxes to the emergency services

A woman from Hemel Hempstead, who raised over £2,000 for the East of England Ambulance Service, is now making treat boxes for the emergency services in the town.

Layla Mitchell, originally planned to make up one box and take it to the ambulance station in Hemel Hempstead but she has received so much support from local businesses that she has now been able to make up 24 boxes filled with treats and essential items.

On Monday, the 22-year-old completed her 320 mile cycling challenge in her garden to raise money for the ambulance service, and has now raised over £2,300.

"The amount of support I have received has been amazing and means I have been able to make up 24 boxes.

"I am taking them to the Hemel Ambulance, Police and Fire station and also Kings Langley Fire Station.

"I am so surprised with how much money I have raised!

"I would like to thank everyone who has donated to these boxes and also to the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust Charitable Fund."

The East of England Ambulance Service is an NHS trust responsible for providing National Health Service ambulance services in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

The charity operates for the benefit of patients, staff, and the health of the population, in support of the Trust’s values and strategic goals.

To make a donation to Layla's fundraising page and support the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust Charitable Fund, visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/laylamitchell