Air Ambulance Benefits from Local Steam Rally
Barton Gate Charity Steam Rally was held in July 2008, attracting hundreds of visitors to its venue at Barton under Needwood. The two day event was in aid of local charities, including the Air Ambulance service, which received a £1000 donation.
The Staffordshire based aircrew recently invited organisers of the steam rally to the helicopter base at Tatenhill Airfield near Burton in Trent to present the cheque to the Charity. Speaking about the rally and its benefit to the Charity, Liz Greenwood, representing the rally organisers said:
"I am delighted that the Charity Steam Rally was able to raise £1,000 for the Staffordshire based Air Ambulance, which is such a worthy local charity and one of our near neighbours."
Helen Hitchman, area fundraising manager for Midlands Air Ambulance said:
"I am grateful to the members of Barton Gate Steam Rally for considering our Charity as a beneficiary of the funds raised. Thank you to everyone for supporting Midlands Air Ambulance and raising this magnificent sum of money for our Charity."
The 2009 Barton Gate Charity Steam Rally will be held on 18th and 19th July at Needwood Rise Farm, Barton Gate, Barton under Needwood. On show will be a range of steam engines and machine attractions with the proceeds once again going to local charities, including Midlands Air Ambulance.
The Charity receives no government, NHS or lottery funding and requires £5.6 million each year to ensure the life saving helicopter service continues to fly across the region.
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