Larne firm’s £20k aid for emergency service in areas ‘where easy access to hospitals is limited’

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Kilwaughter Minerals has donated £20,000 to help Air Ambulance NI to continue to provide its “lifeline service” for Larne and other areas.

This latest support follows a similar donation in 2022 by the Larne-based firm to the charity which works in partnership with NI Ambulance Service to deliver the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service across Northern Ireland.

Caroline Rowley, business development director at Kilwaughter Minerals, said: “Air Ambulance NI responds to thousands of calls each year and is a lifeline in towns such as Larne and other rural areas where easy access to hospitals is limited.

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“We are proud to have been able to donate to such a worthwhile cause and we hope that our donation will allow Air Ambulance NI to continue to provide fundamental care and assistance to people when and where they need it most.”

L-R: Colleen Milligan, business development manager at Air Ambulance NI, and Caroline Rowley, business development director at Kilwaughter Minerals. Photo submittedL-R: Colleen Milligan, business development manager at Air Ambulance NI, and Caroline Rowley, business development director at Kilwaughter Minerals. Photo submitted
L-R: Colleen Milligan, business development manager at Air Ambulance NI, and Caroline Rowley, business development director at Kilwaughter Minerals. Photo submitted

Since its launch in 2017, Air Ambulance NI has attended over 4,000 incidents and responds to incidents such as road traffic collisions and cardiac emergencies at least twice per day, providing specialised care and treatment to anyone of any age.

The donation from Kilwaughter Minerals will contribute to almost three days-worth of service, enabling the medical team to assist and treat people at six accidents or medical emergencies.

Kerry Anderson, head of fundraising at Air Ambulance NI, said: “On behalf of Air Ambulance NI, I would like to thank the team at Kilwaughter Minerals for their continued support of our charity.

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“Air Ambulance NI operates seven days a week for 12 hours per day and can get anywhere in Northern Ireland within 25 minutes, but this is only possible thanks to the unwavering support from people and businesses, like Kilwaughter Minerals, which allow us to keep flying.”

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Emphasising the importance of corporate support, Colleen Milligan, business development manager at Air Ambulance NI, commented: “It takes £2.5 million each year to sustain our service therefore we are very grateful for Kilwaughter Minerals’ generous donation.

“Alongside funds we hope to raise through various fundraising events throughout 2024, including abseils, skydives, and the Belfast Marathon, this cash injection from Kilwaughter will greatly contribute to our ongoing success of ensuring people across the country get the medical aid they need.”

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