£1,550 presented to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland in memory of Valerie Joyce Wilson
Pictured at the presentation are David Wilson, Anne Clarke (sister) and Harold Wilson, presenting the funds to Myrtle and George Irvine, local AANI volunteers.
Missing from the photograph are sisters, Georgina and Ruth, and also Valerie's brother, Sammy.
The family would like to thank everyone who donated to this very worthy charity, with AANI also expressing their thanks to all involved for donating and presenting the funds, which will be used to help support AANI's vital work all across the province.
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