Ambulance crews pull 14-tonne truck for London Ambulance Charity

London Ambulance Charity is calling on supporters to throw their weight behind ambulance crews and 999 call handlers as they pull a 14-tonne tipper truck a gruelling two miles.

Teams from London Ambulance Service will take on the extraordinary feat to raise money that will fund wellbeing support for crews and install life-saving defibrillators in local communities.

They will join police officers, firefighters, charities, businesses, veterans and members of the Armed Forces on Saturday 25 July 2026 for Bexley’s Uniformed Services Day and charity Truck Pull.

Paramedic Andrew Mackenzie has signed up for the event.

He said: “As paramedics, we’re used to facing tough challenges, but I think this might be pretty hard!

“It’s a privilege to care for Londoners and we know we can be there at some of their most difficult moments. Through all that the London Ambulance Charity is there to support us when we need it.

“Come along and cheer us on at the Truck Pull – your encouragement and every donation helps London Ambulance Service and the communities we care for.”

This year’s event will see around 200 participants pull six large vehicles from Bellegrove Road in Welling to Bexleyheath Broadway. It starts at 10am.

At Bexleyheath Broadway, visitors will also be able to see some of the London Ambulance Service Historic Collections.

This will include an exhibit of modern and historic ambulances complete with original medical kit from the past.

Craig Henty, Head of Historic Collections at London Ambulance Service, said:

“Our ambulances have been part of London’s story for more than a century, responding to everything from everyday emergencies to some of the capital’s most significant moments.

“Events like this offer a great opportunity for children and their families to learn about our fascinating heritage – including our people and the historic vehicles and equipment they used to save lives.

“I hope our proud history will inspire future generations to join London Ambulance Service and care for the nine million people living in our city.”

After the truck pull, there will be a procession bringing together people from across Bexley’s many different communities, including Gurkha veterans, Nepalese community organisations, Indian drummers, local performers, children and bikers.

Uniformed Services Day is a community-driven event dedicated to honouring the commitment and bravery of the emergency services, including paramedics, the military, police and fire service.

If you would like to help support the London Ambulance Charity, why not take on a fundraising challenge? Join the London to Brighton Cycle Ride on 13 September and the next London Life Hike on 26 September to raise money for this vital cause.