Prince of Wales' polo event supports Wales Air Ambulance

The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup took place last month on July 12, featuring the Prince as a member of the U.S. Polo Assn. team.

The round-robin tournament also included the Brand Machine Group and BP Healthcare Polo teams, with the U.S. Polo Assn. team defending their title from last year.

11 charities were chosen to benefit from the event, including the Wales Air Ambulance.

Wales Air Ambulance Charity chief executive, Dr Sue Barnes, said: "This is the second year in a row that Wales Air Ambulance has been chosen as one of eleven charity beneficiaries of The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup.

"This is truly humbling for us."

She emphasised the huge responsibility the Wales Air Ambulance has as part of the emergency response in Wales.

The organisation needs to raise £11.2 million per year to maintain its air and road services, stepping in to help those who face life-threatening injuries or illnesses.

Dr Barnes added: "To put that into context, we attended nearly 4,000 emergencies during 2023.

"We have attended over 50,000 missions since our inception in 2001."

She also acknowledged the Prince's interest in their work, appreciating his understanding due to his previous experience as an air ambulance pilot.

David M Matsumoto of Out-Sourcing Inc expressed his company's pride in supporting the charity polo event, saying that funding eleven charities fits their own charitable ethos.

He added: "We focus on creating platforms to highlight and support charitable endeavours across the world, including here in the UK."

The Wales Air Ambulance works 24/7, delivering critical care in partnership with the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS).

Known as a 'mobile emergency department', they often perform minor operations and deliver blood transfusions directly at the scene of an incident.

Air ambulance crews work all over Wales, providing emergency lifesaving care wherever it is needed.