North Armagh Motorcycle and Car Club Off Road Section Directors accompanied Gordons partner Corrie & son James, his Mum Jackie, sister Julie and niece Grace to the Air Ambulance NI Base to present the cheque for monies raised at the funding events last month.

(L-R Kerry Anderson (AANI), Kenny Gardner (Club), Julie and Grace (Gordons Sister and Niece), Correy & James, Jackie Ringland, Malcolm Beattie (Club), David Nelson (Club) Dr David McManus (AANI)

Following the race day and auction a total of £14,526.65 was presented to Kerry Anderson and Dr David McManus from AANI and after a spot of tea, everyone enjoyed a tour of the helicopter accompanied by engineer John Galvin who explained the work involved in keeping this invaluable service airborne, a lot in summary!!

It was a bittersweet day for the family in that they were overwhelmed with the support given by, and money raised by the motorsport community in memory of Gordie, but also, they lost a beloved family member in tragic circumstances, but were heartened by the fact the lives could be saved by the money presented to AANI in Gordie’s name.

AANI were extremely grateful for the donation, and the NAMC&CC were glad to assist the fund raising, as the late Dr John Hinds, a driving force behind the AANI was also a Club member.

The Club and family would like to thank everyone who donated money, lots for the auction, and ballot prizes as well as everyone who supported to racing, bought ballots, bought lots, or just put money in buckets, your money will help to save lives and perpetuate the memory of a great motor sport enthusiast, Gordon Ringland.