Slieve Croob Councillor Thanks Community After his Annual Air Ambulance Quiz Raises £1,013
Slieve Croob DUP Councillor Alan Lewis has thanked everyone who attended, donated to, and supported this year’s Slieve Croob Air Ambulance NI Quiz, which raised £1,013 for the lifesaving charity.
Councillor Lewis praised the continued generosity of local people who return year after year to support the event and an essential service that makes a real difference across the district.
He said: “Your willingness to come along each year and support this quiz is very much appreciated. The funds raised will go towards a service that is relied upon in the most critical of circumstances across our roads, countryside, and communities,” he said.
“A special word of thanks was given to David Riddell for his work behind the scenes in helping organise the evening.
“The night simply would not come together in the same way without David’s help and commitment.
“Thanks were also extended to Margaret Ferguson at the Lakeside Inn for hosting the event, and to Thirsty Herd for their generous donation of sandwiches on the night.:
Congratulations were also extended to the quiz winners, Richard Foster and gang.
Councillor Lewis highlighted the importance of the Air Ambulance service to the local area, noting that Newry, Mourne and Down is the most visited district in Northern Ireland by the Air Ambulance.
“The Air Ambulance provides a critical care team at the scene of serious incidents, bringing hospital level treatment directly to patients when every minute counts.
“Whether responding to road traffic collisions, farm accidents, sporting injuries, or medical emergencies in rural locations, this service is often the difference between life and death.
“Our district’s geography, with its rural roads, farmland, coastline, and large hinterland, means that fast access to advanced medical care is not always straightforward. The Air Ambulance bridges that gap, reaching people quickly and providing urgent treatment that would otherwise only be available in hospital.
“That fact alone underlines just how vital this service is to our area and why ongoing support is so important.”
Cllr Lewis thanked everyone once again for playing their part in supporting both the event and the lifesaving service it benefits.
