The Livingstone family and committee of the Livingstone Tractor Run are thrilled to announce a staggering £1,029.052 has been raised for local charities, since the first tractor run 12 years ago. The latest tractor run, which took place on 30^th December 2023 was another great success, displaying a massive 695 tractors for the enjoyment of thousands spectators, raising a massive £147,427 for Air Ambulance NI, Southern Area Hospice and NI Children’s Hospice. Air Ambulance NI were delighted to have received a fantastic £49,142.

Amy Henshaw, Area Fundraising Manager for the charity had commented, ‘We are forever grateful to the wonderful people behind this annual event. It takes a lot of time and effort to organise such a huge tractor run and we are sincerely grateful for the hard work that goes in each year. We sincerely thank the Livingstone family, Mr Ben Sergeant, the tractor run committee and the many supporters for their incredible support year in and year out. These fantastic funds will allow our helicopter and medical team to reach critically ill patients and deliver life-saving interventions across Northern Ireland.’

The committee would like to thank the many tractors and people that came far and wide to take part and contributed to the great display. They would also like to give a special word of thanks to Mr Ben Sergeant for his continued support of the tractor run.

The Livingstone Family had commented, “We are pleased to be able to present the fantastic amount of £49,142 to each of the three charities. We are delighted to be able to continue to support the charities.  We owe particular thanks to those behind the tractor run, the unsung heroes, including the many friends and supporters who help with the organising and do so many things to ensure the tractor run is a success, without you all, it would not be possible – thank you.”

A DVD of the event is available for those who may want to purchase, priced at £10.  It can be purchased by contacting any of the Livingstone family directly or through the official Facebook page WaLivingstoneSons.

The Livingstone Family and committee members along with Ben Sergeant present the proceeds of £49,142 to Liz & John McCarragher and Tom Hadden from Air Ambulance NI, Jenny and Jim Irwin from NI Children’s Hospice and £49,142 to Myrtle and Neville Pogue from the Southern Area Hospice.