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Funcheon Vintage Club look ahead to annual vintage run

The Irish Community Air Ambulance will be the beneficiary of our 2022 Annual Vintage Run which takes place on Sunday, 11th September.

Funcheon Vintage Club Kildorrery are delighted to be afforded the opportunity to be associated with this most worthy of charities and to hold our annual vintage run in support of them. Unfortunately we are all very much aware of communities having to avail of their services.

The Irish Community Air Ambulance, based in Rathcool, was launched in July 2019 and their services operate during daylight hours, 365 days per year. Each task they undertake costs the charity an average of €3,500. 100% must be raised or donated from the general public and corporate supporters. Fuel alone costs €7 - €8 per minute.

Since being launched they have been called out over 1,300 times. When in transit, they travel at a speed of up to 300Km per hour. From receiving a call, the ambulance is airborne in under 4 minutes and can reach any part of Munster in 25 minutes.

Key callouts are for the following: Cardiovascular issues, road traffic accidents, general trauma and medical conditions, as well as farm accidents. These are some examples of the services needed from the ambulance. Patients are always airlifted to the hospital most suited to their condition. The Irish Community Air Ambulance vision is that every person in Ireland who needs it will have rapid access to an Air Ambulance service, regardless of their location.

LOCAL FUNDRAISING UNDERWAY

Our fundraising campaign to benefit this charity has now commenced and we are presently promoting and selling tickets for our raffle, which will take place this year on the night of our presentation to the charity. Tickets will cost €5 each or 3 for €10. 1st prize €250, 2nd prize €150, 3rd prize €100, plus other prizes. Tickets will be on sale in the business outlets locally and from all club members.

We will also be contacting companies and businesses in our catchment area seeking their support by way of a contribution to this most worthy charity. All contributions/donations will be greatly appreciated. All other sponsorship/spot prizes would add greatly to the success of this venture.

We are inviting all vintage enthusiasts to come along on Sunday, 11th September and demonstrate your support for this great cause, which would be greatly appreciated.

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