Air Ambulance Northern Ireland is proud to recognise the incredible efforts of Stefan White, who raised £1,620 for the charity after growing his facial hair as a fundraising challenge. Stefan has been doing this personal challenge for the past number of years and this is his first time fundraising for Air Ambulance NI.
Stefan’s fundraising initiative highlighted both his personal commitment and his appreciation for the vital emergency service. Funds raised will directly support the charity’s ability to deliver rapid, critical care to those most seriously injured or ill across Northern Ireland.
Speaking about his motivation, Stefan White said:
“Seeing the Air Ambulance NI team attending incidents involving local residents really brought home how important this service is. This challenge felt like a great way to raise awareness and give something back, and I’m hugely grateful to everyone who supported and donated.”
Air Ambulance NI extends its sincere thanks to Stefan and everyone who contributed to his fundraising efforts.
On average the medical team are called upon twice every day, whether that to a serious road traffic collision, farm or workplace accident, sport and leisure incident or a serious medical emergency.
Bébhionn Hardy, Community Fundraising Coordinator, at Air Ambulance NI, expressed her appreciation:
“We are incredibly grateful to Stefan for his dedication and generosity. Raising £1,600 through his challenge is a fantastic achievement and a powerful example of how individual supporters can make a real difference. Thanks to people like Stefan, we can continue delivering critical care to patients when every second counts.”
The charity Air Ambulance NI, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for Northern Ireland. The service brings urgent medical assistance to anywhere in the province, operating seven days a week for 12 hours per day. The HEMS team attend patients who are seriously ill or injured, bringing emergency pre-hospital care direct to the casualty with the aim of saving lives, brains and limbs. The aircraft can reach anywhere in the province within twenty-five minutes.
As a local charity, Air Ambulance NI aspires to raise £3 million each year to maintain and sustain this service so public donations are crucial. One of the simplest ways to support is by becoming a member of Club AANI and donating via a monthly or annual subscription. Find out more by visiting www.airambulanceni.org alternatively you can contact the charity directly by emailing info@airambulanceni.org or calling 028 9262 2677.
