Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance fashion show in Winchester

The catwalk will be held on Thursday October 19 at Holiday Inn, Winchester.

Many of the models have a personal connection to the air ambulance charity and are jumping onto the catwalk to show their support.

One of the models is 26-year-old Steph Blake from Southampton, who sustained life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a car in 2018. 

The incident has meant Steph has had to re-evaluate her career. She said: “I am so grateful for everything the team did for me that morning. I received the most amazing care from everyone on board the air ambulance. Without this life-saving charity, my situation would have been very different.”

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Keith Wilson, HIOWAA director of marketing and fundraising, said: “The 2021 Solo Mia event was an honour and a privilege to attend. The talks delivered by Kate and Danielle (former patients, and family members) emphasised the impact our life-saving service has on so many lives. Each mission we attend costs on average £3,320. The money raised will help ensure we can continue to be there for those who need us most.”

Solo Mia is an online boutique selling handpicked Italian-designed clothes and leather handbags.

Guests will have the opportunity to browse and purchase items from the latest collection of Italian clothing. There will also be a raffle with the chance to win an item from a collection of curated prizes with all proceeds going towards the essential life-saving work the air ambulance charity provides. 

The 2021 Solo Mia fashion show raised almost £1,700 which can help to provide a two-week HEMS technical crew course which all new paramedics must complete in order to assist pilots to reach patients more quickly and safely.

Tickets cost £12 and include a complimentary welcome drink on arrival. They are available now at: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SoloMiaAutumnFashionShow2023.