The Newtownards based company raised £5000 from their staff Christmas raffle to AANI, enough to fund a full day of service.

Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI) is a local charity that provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for Northern Ireland, together with its partners at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS). The service brings urgent medical assistance to anywhere in the province, operating seven days a week for 12 hours per day. It can get to anywhere in Northern Ireland in approximately twenty-five minutes.

Kerry Anderson, AANI Head of Fundraising said, “On average the HEMS team is tasked to an incident every day with 711 taskings to date. To ensure the service is sustained, we need to raise £2 million each year so support from businesses and the public is crucial. It is fantastic to receive a donation for a full day of service, and I would like to thank all of the staff for their support.

“I hope that other companies, individuals and community groups will also be inspired to help by organising a fundraising event, making a donation or becoming a member of Club AANI for just £2 per week.”

L.E Pritchitts & Co Ltd is a Lakeland Dairies company. The Lakeland Dairies group has grown into a global market leader in the manufacturing of dairy based products. Their foodservice products are developed with the professional in mind, delivering high-quality, yet functional products to busy kitchens and bakeries around the world.

Philip Hunter, Electrical Project Engineer for L.E. Pritchitts & Co. Ltd said, “I’m really delighted to present this cheque on behalf of all staff at L.E. Pritchitts & Co. Ltd and I want to say thank you to everyone who contributed. AANI is making an incredible difference across Northern Ireland and we are so proud to have funded a full day of service.”

For more information on becoming a corporate partner, making a donation or organising an event please contact AAN by email at info@178.62.47.86 or call 028 9262 2677.

The Newtownards based company raised £5000 from their staff Christmas raffle to AANI, enough to fund a full day of service.

Kerry Anderson, AANI Head of Fundraising said, “On average the HEMS team is tasked to an incident every day with 711 taskings to date. To ensure the service is sustained, we need to raise £2 million each year so support from businesses and the public is crucial. It is fantastic to receive a donation for a full day of service, and I would like to thank all of the staff for their support.

“I hope that other companies, individuals and community groups will also be inspired to help by organising a fundraising event, making a donation or becoming a member of Club AANI for just £2 per week.”

L.E Pritchitts & Co Ltd is a Lakeland Dairies company. The Lakeland Dairies group has grown into a global market leader in the manufacturing of dairy based products. Their foodservice products are developed with the professional in mind, delivering high-quality, yet functional products to busy kitchens and bakeries around the world.

Philip Hunter, Chairman of Pritchitts Charity Committee said, “I’m really delighted to present this cheque on behalf of all staff at L.E. Pritchitts & Co. Ltd and I want to say thank you to everyone who contributed. AANI is making an incredible difference across Northern Ireland and we are so proud to have funded a full day of service.”