News & Stories News DSAA Selected as Rebel's Charity Partner for 2018 Somerset Rebels Speedway has named Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance as their Charity Partner for 2018. Speaking of the Rebels tie-up with the Charity, promoter Debbie Hancock stated: "We share the same year of inception as DSAA and I have always been impressed with the valued operation they provide within the Emergency Services. There have been occasions where our sport has required such a service and so I am delighted to be able to offer them the support of the Rebels. During the season we will be pleased to hold collections to help with their funding and I am sure that our loyal band of supporters will do what they can to support the Charity." Lara Battersby, DSAA Communications Assistant commented on the partnership by saying: “We are delighted to have been selected as Somerset Speedway’s Charity Partner for 2018. The Charity’s operational costs are over £2.5 million per year and the approximate cost per mission is £3,000. We receive no direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery so we are grateful that Somerset Speedway and the Rebels will be supporting us throughout the year.” Manage Cookie Preferences