Heifer to be raffled off to raise funds for RVH units

On the 3rd July a family member was involved in a gas explosion in Ballyclare. A fireball engulfed a roadworks site where the young man suffered extensive burns. He was taken to the RVH, where he spent three weeks in ICU receiving round the clock critical care and excellent support was given to all family members. He then spent a further two weeks in the Burns Unit at the RVH where his injuries were further managed. The Burns unit utilises the expertise of many different specialists to make sure the patient and family’s physical and psychological needs are met.

RICU (Regional Intensive Care Unit) admits over 2000 critically ill patients each year, there is over 300 staff who provide essential care for critically ill patients.

RICU charity - REVIVE plays a pivotal role in providing additional equipment and services for patients and additional comfort and support for their families and relatives, also additional training for staff and has also co - funded important research in the field of Intensive Care Medicine.

You can show your support for the Regional Burns Unit & Regional Intensive Care Units by purchasing a raffle ticket for £10 for your chance to win a Lim x Blue Heifer (or £1500) donated by The Casement Family.

All proceeds will go to these two charities in which The Casement Family is indebted to.

The raffle will take place on 6th November at Saintfield Livestock Mart.

Tickets are available at Saintfield Mart and local shops or contact Elizabeth Rodgers 07919574811.

Thanks is extended to William McElroy for photography.