The Coast Road Darts Team in Glenarm have fundraised £5,100 for Air Ambulance NI Charity in memory of Maggie Black who passed away almost 4 years ago from undiagnosed Addison’s Disease. 

The darts team attended the recent cheque presentation in the Coast Road Inn who kindly host the event, along with Kerry Anderson, charity staff member to say thank you to the group in person. Brian Black said, “We are all committed to keeping Maggie’s memory alive and support Air Ambulance, such an important charity for the community. “

Kerry commented, “We are very grateful to the Coast Road Dart Team for their continued fundraising to help future patients of the service. The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) is tasked on average twice a day to critically ill or injured people in our community anywhere across the province.  This is only possible with continued public support to ensure it is there for us all.”

The event saw 60 players this year and a new auction.

The HEMS is provided by a partnership between Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the charity Air Ambulance NI.  The charity aspires to raise £3m each year to keep the helicopter operational and sustain this potentially lifesaving service.

Air Ambulance NI is encouraging the public to become a member of its club – Club AANI or Junior Club AANI for children.  In return for an annual subscription or monthly direct debit members receive regular communications and are also invited to a members BBQ each year.  Members fund two days of the service each month and sign up is possible by visiting www.airambulanceni.org