UPCOMING EVENTS
Help your Air Ambulance save lives, brains and limbs by joining us at one of our upcoming events below:
MASH DIRECT BELFAST CITY MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
Air Ambulance NI is the dedicated charity for the Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon 2023-2025. This year, we are encouraging everyone to take part in the run, relay or 8 mile walk and raise funds for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service. ‘You Run, We Fly’!
The Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon, wheelchair race, relay run, and 8 mile walk take place on Sunday 30th April. The half marathon is on Sunday 17th September.
Sign up in the usual way https://belfastcitymarathon.com/ and when registering you’ll be asked if you’d like to fundraise for Air Ambulance NI. Please tick this box and it means we will receive your details to send you your fundraising pack.
Sky Dive for Air Ambulance NI
If jumping out of an aircraft at over 15,000ft is on your bucket list then here’s your chance to test your nerve with a tandem skydive. It might sound extreme – and it is – but it’s also exhilarating, confidence-building and a massive achievement! Join us on the legendary North Coast of Northern Ireland, for a tandem skydive on 19th May 2023 and 9th September 2023. Freefall at 120mph before the parachute is deployed and gently descend for a soft touchdown in front of friends and family.
We have 10 just spots available and look forward to cheering on our parachute jumpers on the day and handing over your certificate following your jump! Register now and we will be in touch with your digital fundraising pack, and support you with your fundraising every step of the way.
Important information
- minimum age is 16
- Individuals must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of under 27.5
- Individuals with any medical condition must get a medical certificate signed by their own GP prior to the event to enable them to participate.
- Air Ambulance NI is working in partnership with Skydive Ireland to provide the tandem parachute jumps
- All registration costs will be sent by Air Ambulance NI to Skydive Ireland
- The parachute jump will be at Movenis Airfield,117-135 Carrowreagh Road, Coleraine, BT51 5LQ
Charles Hurst and Air Ambulance NI Supercar Extravanganza 2023
You are invited to Ireland’s largest charity Supercar Extravaganza spanning over two days and two locations.
The extravaganza kicks off on Saturday 29th July 2023 from the North West Pits in Portstewart and continues on Sunday 30th July 2023 at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit.
Day 1 will feature an unforgettable display of high-performance luxury Supercars will at Portstewart’s famous Northwest 200 Pits.
Day 2 will be hosted at to Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, just outside Downpatrick, where there will be hundreds of high-performance luxury supercars on display, along with rally, classic and vintage.
Air Ambulance NI Dragon Boat Race
Date: Friday 15th September 2023
We are delighted to be once again hosting the ever-popular Dragon Boat Race Championship on Friday 15th September 2023.
This exhilarating challenge offers your workplace, family, or friends the ultimate team-building experience. Be a ‘Dragon’ for the day and paddle up the River Lagan pacing yourself against competitors to win the coveted overall champion cup for the fastest time.
Are you up for the challenge to help save lives, brains and limbs?
Fairhead Abseil, Ballycaslte
Date: Sunday 11th June 2023
Introducing our very first cliff abseil, taking place at the spectacular site at Fairhead, just outside Ballycastle. Feel the freedom of hanging on a cliff face and taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Registration is £40, and we hope you will be able to raise a suggested minimum donation of £100 through sponsorship from friends, family, and your workplace. The vital funds you raise will help deliver urgent pre-hospital care to people who are critically ill or injured across Northern Ireland. You can set up a JustGiving page to take online donations by clicking here.
If you would like more information on the Abseil, please call us on 028 9262 2677 or email info@airambulanceni.org
Europa Abseil
Date: Sunday 8th October 2023
Seek out an adrenaline filled challenge by taking part in a 120ft abseil down Belfast’s historical Europa Hotel.
Registration is £40, and we hope you will be able to raise a suggested minimum donation of £100 through sponsorship from friends, family and your workplace. The vital funds you raise with help deliver urgent, pre-hospital care to people who are critically ill or injured across Northern Ireland. You can set up a JustGiving to take online donations by clicking here.
If you would like more information on the Abseil, please call us on 028 9262 2677 or email info@airambulanceni.org
Santa Abseil
Date: Sunday 10th December 2023
Our Santa Abseil at the iconic Belfast Castle is back with a Ho Ho Ho! Dawn your festive knits for another fun filled day, abseiling 100ft down the castle tower, overlooking the beautiful views of Belfast City.
Registration is £40, and we hope you will be able to raise a suggested minimum donation of £100 through sponsorship from friends, family and your workplace. The vital funds you raise with help deliver urgent, pre-hospital care to people who are critically ill or injured across Northern Ireland. You can set up a JustGiving to take online donations by clicking here.
If you would like more information on the Abseil, please call us on 028 9262 2677 or email info@airambulanceni.org
Lap the Lough for Air Ambulance NI
Date: Sunday 27th August
The highly anticipated Lap the Lough is back with an annual cycle event around Lough Neagh, taking place on bank holiday weekend Sunday 27th August.
Starting off near the beautiful villages of Moy and Charlemont, bordering the counties of Tyrone and Armagh, the route takes in 144km/89miles of beautiful scenery, touching shores of five of the Provinces’ six counties. Take on the challenge of a lifetime by cycling the largest lake in Ireland and Britain to help raise funds for the next seriously ill or injured patient.
For more information regarding ticket prices, start times (varies depending on average speed, parking and route please visit the Lap the Lough website: www.lapthelough.org.
Entries are limited to 2500, please register early to avoid disappointment.
If you choose to fundraise for Air Ambulance NI, please let us know by email: info@airambulanceni.org or phone: 028 9262 2677 and we will support you with your fundraising and provide you with a branded Air Ambulance NI t-shirt.
Go Off to Lift Off
Date: Anytime
‘Go off’ something that will benefit you and Air Ambulance NI! Whether you choose to go off alcohol, sweet treats, fizzy drinks, take-aways, meat, dairy or swear words, to name a few – by donating a little and asking your family, friends and loved ones to sponsor your efforts, you’ll help Air Ambulance lift off for another day!
You can choose your own length of time for this challenge, you could go off something for 2 weeks, a month or even longer. By asking your friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor your efforts, you’ll be helping to save lives, brains and limbs.
Register below for your free fundraising pack and set up a JustGiving page to take donations online by clicking here.
