WIN | Car Competition for Air Ambulance NI, inspired by Ballymoney patient Simon Osborne

You could be the new owner of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R for just £15 per ticket entry now available online at www.cmcompetitionsni.co.uk until midnight on 23 April 2021, with the draw happening at 12 noon on 24 April 2021!

Net profit from ticket entries will benefit the Air Ambulance NI charity.

This isn’t just another competition, it has been inspired by Air Ambulance NI patient, Simon Osborne from Ballymoney and his family who are passionate fundraisers for the charity and founders of this concept, made possible by CM Competitions NI Ltd as competition host and almost 80 key donors who have covered in full the costs of the car.

Tony Osborne, patient Simon’s father said on behalf of the family:

“Simon is a keen motorcyclist and on 2 January 2019 he was travelling on the north coast and had a collision with a car. It was in a 30mph zone so a low speed collision but resulted in a life-threatening situation and now Simon has life changing injuries. Simon’s injuries included multiple fractures to his sternum, ribcage, pelvis, femur and left arm, as well as serious pelvic and internal trauma.

“Had it not been for the work of the air ambulance crew, NI Fire & Rescue Service, NI Ambulance Service, and the PSNI at the roadside and the work of the major trauma team at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Simon would not have survived his injuries. As a family we are incredibly grateful that the air ambulance HEMS team were there when our family needed them.”

Kerry Anderson, Head of Fundraising with the charity said:

“Within weeks of Simon’s accident the Osborne family established the ‘Simon Osborne Appeal’ to raise funds for Air Ambulance NI and set a six-figure fundraising goal. They are a family that don’t do things by halves, organising a series of events in 2019 including a Supercar Sunday, motorbike ride out, musical country night, community summer BBQ, collections, and numerous bag packs to name a few. They have already raised over £100,000 ensuring the HEMS has been there for many other families. It’s truly amazing and we owe them as well as the community who have helped many thanks. We are so impressed at their creativity with the car competition. We also wish to recognise the support of CM Competitions NI Ltd as host for the competition, which is critical, massive thanks to Ryan for being so charitable and giving back.”

Tony continued: “When Covid-19 struck it impacted our plans for a 2020 gala ball and instead we did an online competition raising over £4,000. As a family we have been frustrated at not being able to do more and have missed the fundraising activities that we love. We know the air ambulance is still needed twice a day, yet fundraising is hit very hard. So, we thought differently and reached out to a few contacts to help secure this fabulous car. Contributions mean the cost of the car is entirely covered. That with the crucial support of Ryan at CM Competitions NI Ltd means we now have a genuine opportunity to raise a lot of funds”.

Ryan from CM Competitions NI Ltd said:

“What Simon and his family have been through could hit any of us, and the outcome could have been different had it not been for the air ambulance medical team. That along with the family’s strength inspires me, so I’m happy to be able to help.”

The charity Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for Northern Ireland.

The service brings emergency pre-hospital care to anywhere in the province, operating seven days a week for 12 hours per day. It can get to anywhere in Northern Ireland in approximately twenty-five minutes with the aim of saving lives, brains and limbs.

Air Ambulance NI aspires to raise £2million each year to maintain and sustain this service so public donations are crucial.

Fundraising has been severely impacted by Covid19.

To buy your ticket go to:

www.cmcompetitionsni.co.uk