A family in Crickhowell, Monmouthshire, faced a terrifying ordeal when young Nanci Harley, then just five, suffered a serious fall from her bed. Her mum, Nicola, remembers the heart-stopping moment vividly: “I heard a huge bang, and instant panic set in. Nanci was on the floor, screaming in agony and unable to move, with a massive lump on her head. It was horrific.”
Fearing a grave injury, the family called for an air ambulance. Nicola described the wait as feeling ‘physically sick’ with worry, fearing the worst for her daughter. Thankfully, doctors later confirmed it wasn’t a brain bleed; Nanci had severe bruising and a broken arm—a massive relief for the family.
Fast forward to now, Nanci, who’s turned seven, is on a mission to give back. Touched by the life-saving efforts of the air ambulance, she’s organising a sponsored walk on 16th May 2025, covering eight miles from Crickhowell to Talybont, to raise funds for the Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust. “Mam, I want to help the people who help people like me,” Nanci insisted.
Her JustGiving page, aptly named ‘Nanci’s fundraiser for Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust,’ has already received over £430. Her mum is bursting with pride, “She’s such a caring little girl. To go through something like that and then want to give back—it just shows the kind of person she is.”
Nanci’s story is a testament to the courage and kindness of a child who not only survived a terrifying moment but turned it into a powerful mission to help others. Let’s cheer on Nanci as she preps for her sponsored walk and raises awareness for an incredible cause! 🌟🚶♀️❤️ #NanciTheBrave #AirAmbulanceHero #CommunitySpirit