Devon Air Ambulance launches virtual memory garden

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) has launched a new virtual Memory Garden on their charity website, dedicated to remembering loved ones who have passed away in Devon and beyond. 

This online space allows family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues to share special messages and memories as a tribute to their loved ones.

The launch of this Memory Garden, just before Mother's Day, is especially meaningful, with the first memory being a touching tribute from the charity's founder, Ann Ralli, in honour of her son Ceri.

After Ceri's passing in 1986, Ann dedicated six years to fundraising and gaining community support before officially launching the charity in 1992.

The Memory Garden serves as a lasting tribute to Ceri's memory and empowers others to leave dedications for their loved ones. 

Jo-Anne Rigby, Head of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance said: “We are so proud to launch our new In-Memory pages, providing our supporters with a way to pay tribute to their loved ones with a touching dedication in our Memory Garden.  Our charity was founded by a mother who turned her grief into a wonderful tribute to her son, so we feel that this new space creates a special connection to Ann and Ceri.”

The memory garden can be found here: https://daat.dedicationpage.org/