Vital funds raised for Air Ambulance NI during gruelling athletics effort

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim has congratulated the organisers of a 24-hour charity relay run in aid of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Jul 2018, 17:10 BST
Updated 25th Jul 2018, 17:14 BST
Runners put their best foot forward for Air Ambulance NI.Runners put their best foot forward for Air Ambulance NI.
Runners put their best foot forward for Air Ambulance NI.

Cllr Lindsay Millar took part in the fundraiser at Sandy Bay playing fields in Larne on July 20.

The event, organised by East Coast Athletic Club, has raised more than £3,000 to date.

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Cllr Millar said: “The Air Ambulance is a charity extremely close to my heart and is my chosen charity for my term as mayor. Many people don’t realise Air Ambulance is a charity.

More than £3,000 was raised at the event.More than £3,000 was raised at the event.
More than £3,000 was raised at the event.

“It operates twelve hours a day, seven days a week and costs £5,500 daily to maintain the service. I was delighted to be welcomed along to East Coast Athletic Club’s annual 24-hour charity relay run to help support this vital cause.

“Walking or running, each person completed a minimum of one hour continual loops measuring 800 metres. A total of 965 miles were covered and valuable funds raised.”

For more information on Air Ambulance NI and to keep up to date, go to www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/Mayor

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