90th Birthday fundraiser for Air Ambulance NI

Dromore lady Nellie Cunningham has celebrated her recent milestone birthday by supporting Air Ambulance NI.
Nellie Cunningham, who celebrated her recent 90th Birthday by supporting Air Ambulance NI.Nellie Cunningham, who celebrated her recent 90th Birthday by supporting Air Ambulance NI.
Nellie Cunningham, who celebrated her recent 90th Birthday by supporting Air Ambulance NI.

Mrs Cunningham marked her 90th year by asking for donations to the charity on her birthday instead of gifts and was able to donate a fantastic £800 to the charity.

This vital donation will be used by Air Ambulance NI towards the cost of running the life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) which takes £2m a year to remain operational.

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Mrs Cunningham’s daughter Beth Megarry said: “When I asked mum why she picked Air Ambulance NI she answered that it

benefitted everybody and that no one could tell when they would need it”. 

Colleen Milligan, Fundraising Manager for the charity said: “It gave our team such a lift to hear about Nellie’s fundraising. Having spoken with her daughter, Beth, it seems she is an inspirational lady who is right at the very heart of her family.

“With the donation raised through Mrs Cunningham’s birthday fundraiser, she has really done her bit to help support this life-saving service. We want to say a huge thank you to Nellie and all her family.”

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