On Tuesday 27th May, we'll be swapping our distillers coats and PPE for PE kit, our swap stills for sports shoes and take on a unique challenge: walking, jogging or running a total of 13.68 miles between us, on a lap around the distillery grounds, to raise vital funds for Wales Air Ambulance Charity.
We're calling it the “Helicopter Half”, and we're organising this to support the life-saving work of the Wales Air Ambulance Charity, which provides emergency air cover across the country. Truth be told, it won't be easy. Not all of us are runners or joggers - and running round and round on one loop is not many people's idea of fun, but we're up for the challenge. Our aim is to hit the magic 13.68 miles. We've chosen 13.68 miles as the H145 helicopters used by the Wales Air Ambulance are 13.68 metres long. And we're aiming to raise £1,368.00 - because running £13.68 metres and raising £13.68 didn't feel ambitious enough!
We're also inviting the local community to get involved – whether by donating, cheering us on, or even running alongside for part (or all) of the distance. If you're reading this and you would like to come along, our track will be ipen to the public between 12.00 and 8.30 p.m. We are hoping to have some local food vendors onsite, and the distillery itself will remain open later for those who'd like to enjoy a drink.
Living and working here and enjoying all that the west Wales coast and mountains has to offer, we’re all conscious of the vital work of the Wales Air Ambulance, providing emergency medical care and evacuation where conventional road ambulances would struggle to access in time. Every pound we raise will help keep the Wales Air Ambulance flying and saving lives across Wales. We hope people will support us - and in turn, the Wales Air Ambulance.
Wales Air Ambulance needs to raise over £8 million every year to remain operational, and events like this play a key role in community fundraising efforts.
How to Support:
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Donate/Sponsor: Online donations can be made at https://gofund.me/490e863d - money donated this way goes directly to the Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust.
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Come Along: Spectators are welcome at the distillery on the day. Expect an uplifting atmosphere, local refreshments, and the chance to cheer on the runners.
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Join In: Fancy running a few laps with the team? Our track will be open to the public between 12 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. Walkers, joggers and runners of all levels are welcome to take part, although children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. For those completing a full 13.68 miles individually, there is the chance to win a prize!
Follow along on the our Facebook and LinkedIn pages for updates in the lead-up to the event and live coverage on the day itself.
