Clanmil staff and customers gather for country music night in memory of Sara
Clanmil customers and staff came together at the Adair Arms in Ballymena for a night of country music in memory of the late Sara Campbell, Clanmil’s Scheme Co-ordinator at Allen Court, Antrim.
Sara sadly passed away on February 9 after battling a chronic lung condition.
Over 150 Clanmil customers and staff members gathered for the evening, which was filled with music, dancing, and celebrating Sara as a much-loved colleague and friend. Some of Sara's family also attended the event, including her husband, Paul, and son, Luke.
The proceeds of the evening raised over £2000 for Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS). Valerie Saunders, NICHS Community Fundraiser, said: “We are very thankful to Clanmil, their staff and customers for supporting our charity in tribute to the late Sara Campbell and for raising such a tremendous sum of money.
"Today, approximately 40 percent of people in Northern Ireland are living with a chest, heart or stroke condition. Almost 90 percent of our income comes from public donations, so fundraising efforts like Clanmil’s are vital for our charity and what we can achieve.
"The funds raised will enable us to continue to help the local community and provide life-changing services for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and their families.”
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke was one of two chosen charities at a fundraising ball hosted by Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, in mid-March.
The event raised £5000 for the charity along with Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.