More than £25,000 raised towards life-saving new air ambulance for Aberdeen at Energy Ball

This year’s Press and Journal Energy Ball, which took place at the P&J Live arena in Aberdeen, raised £26,471 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).

Fundraising efforts, backed by the P&J, have been ongoing to purchase a second machine which will be based in Aberdeen and regularly deployed to emergencies across the north and north-east. A silent auction was held during the glitzy bash to raise money towards the target £6 million needed to buy it and operate it for its first three years.

There was ample opportunity for guests to show their admiration for the charitable organisation throughout the evening. Auction prizes included a Babcock Aviation helicopter experience, a VIP hospitality box at P&J Live for Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal show, as well as a spectacular five-star European break.

SCAA chief executive David Craig said the charity had been overwhelmed by the support shown.

Mr Craig said: “We’re hugely grateful to the P&J for putting SCAA front and centre at such a prestigious gathering.

“They understand the value of a service such as SCAA, and hopefully the contacts made and support given will help to secure valuable relationships for our charity and our new air ambulance resource in Aberdeen.

“SCAA relies on the support of businesses and corporations all across Scotland. Those in the north-east will prove vital to sustaining the ongoing work of the life-saving Helimed 79, which we will launch in the spring.

“The Energy Ball was a tremendous event and SCAA is delighted to have played a part in this year’s celebrations.”

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