Co Armagh boy (7) plucked from river after kayak got into difficulties gives back to those who helped him Sean Sterritt was kayaking with his father on the Cusher River in Tandragee 31 May, 2021 01:00
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THE mother of a seven-year-old Co Armagh boy plucked from a river after his kayak got into difficulties has spoken about his grit and determination to give back to those who helped him.
Sean Sterritt was kayaking with his father on the Cusher River in Tandragee in February when they were thrown into the freezing cold water.
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The inaugural ‘Auction of Hope’ organised by Air Ambulance Northern Ireland’s (AANI) agri-business group, has raised a phenomenal £92,450 for two well-loved charities, Air Ambulance NI and Cancer Fund for Children.
Over 20,000 people tuned in to the event, which took place on Friday, April 16.
Auction of Hope
The Auction of Hope was facilitated by Richard Beattie of Beattie Livestock Sales, and included an impressive 161 lots, taking more than three and a half hours to complete.
Speaking on behalf of the AANI Agri-business Group, Libby Clarke said: “We have been completely overwhelmed by the amount of support we have received through this auction.
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