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Charity launches public vote to pick community fundraiser winner

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is once again asking the public to help pick a winner for one of its Recognition Awards. The charity needs help selecting the winner of its Community Fundraiser Award category.

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Dan and Nathan McGarry. Photo: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Taking place on Friday, 27 September at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, and sponsored by EBC Group, the charity’s annual Recognition Awards and Charity Ball recognises the lifesaving aircrew as well as the volunteers, fundraisers, supporters, and corporate partners who help make its daily missions possible.

Following an internal vote amongst its staff, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has confirmed a shortlist of seven local community fundraising heroes, and it needs the public’s help to finalise this year’s Community Fundraiser Award winner.

Emma Wood, head of fundraising and engagement for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: “We are incredibly lucky to be supported by some amazing community fundraisers and donors across the six counties we cover.

“Without those special local supporters in the communities we serve, we would simply not be able to operate our lifesaving pre-hospital emergency service. We have decided to adopt a public voting format for this particular category to highlight the generous support we receive from individuals and community groups across the Midlands, and because picking one winner out of the seven amazing nominees would be an incredibly difficult task.”

The nominees for the West Midlands are:

Brett Harris and the team at Blaze Hair in Kingswinford

Brett Harris and the team at Blaze Hair in Kingswinford. Photo: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Bournville Village Council

Bournville Village Council. Photo: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Dan and Nathan McGarry

Dan and Nathan McGarry. Photo: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

To cast your vote for the winner of this year’s Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Community Fundraiser Award visit the SurveyMonkey link and pick from the list of seven nominees. Remember to click the ‘submit’ button to ensure your vote is counted. Voting closes on Friday, 28 June at 4pm.

To find out more about Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s lifesaving work in your local area, visit the website and follow the organisation on social media.

By Becky Read - Contributor

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