Portadown & Loughgall Road communities rally behind life-saving service
SPAR customers and staff in The Chalet Portadown and on Loughgall Road have shown incredible community spirit by raising a combined total of £5,468.40 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland through year-round fundraising efforts.
The SPAR Chalet Portadown team collected an outstanding £4,100, while SPAR Loughgall Road raised an impressive £1,368.40. Both stores organised various fundraising activities throughout the year, supported generously by their loyal customers and local community.
Speaking about the fundraising success, Feargal general manager from the stores said:
“We are so grateful to our amazing customers and staff who supported our fundraising events throughout the year. Air Ambulance NI is a cause close to so many hearts, and we are proud to play a small part in helping this incredible charity continue its vital service.”
Air Ambulance NI is a local charity that provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for Northern Ireland, working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. The service operates 365 days a year and can reach anywhere in Northern Ireland in approximately 25 minutes, bringing advanced medical care directly to the scene of serious incidents.
On average the medical team are called upon twice every day, whether that is as a result of a serious road traffic collision, farm or workplace accident, sport and leisure incident or a serious medical emergency.
Bebhionn Hardy, Community Fundraising Coordinator at Air Ambulance NI, added:
“We are absolutely delighted with the support from SPAR The Chalet Portadown and SPAR Loughgall Road. Their combined efforts will help us keep the helicopter flying and our medical team delivering critical care where and when it’s needed most. On behalf of everyone at Air Ambulance NI, a huge thank you to the staff and customers for their generosity.”
You can contact the charity directly by emailing info@airambulanceni.org or calling 028 9262 2677.