Dasher is Dorset and Somerset's new cartoon chopper (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Dasher is Dorset and Somerset's new cartoon chopper

9:00pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 in Somerset

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance have announced their new cartoon helicopter will be called Dasher after running a competition to 'name the helicopter'.

The cartoon was designed and created by Dave Hindson, a paramedic and friend of the charity, and 10-year-old Katie Dymott from Poole was the winner by picking the name Dasher.

Bill Sivewright, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Chief Executive Officer said, “We are delighted that so many people took part in this fun initiative.

“We are very grateful to Katie and will be inviting her to our airbase where she can see the real helicopter and meet the crew.”

The charity is organising two major fundraising events next year including a coast to coast cycle challenge on Sunday, May 20, and the Trickey Warren Trek running event Sunday, September 23.