Over £2,000 raised for the Air Ambulance and British Red Cross as indoor band concert organised by Portadown man Tim Webb is 'a huge success'
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Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Tim Webb, from Portadown, benefitted from band indoor concerts to raise money to get him a new set of wheels.
Since then, he has organised three further gatherings as local charities have gained funds from his 'Webber's Wheels' fundraising functions.
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Hide AdThe Air Ambulance and the British Red Cross were the recipients this year as over £2,000 was split between the two charities.
Tim said this year's event - which had seven bands on the programme, along with pipers, world-champion junior drummers, Co. Armagh Drum Majors followed by silver and accordion - was yet another success.
"I was privileged to run this year's event," the 34-year-old stated.
"The popularity of it is great to see and we have plans already in place for the next one on February 8 next year, which is the same date as the first ever event.
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Hide Ad"The two charities were over the moon with the amount of money that was raised. When we were at the Air Ambulance HQ on Saturday, they were called to a real-life emergency incident which shows you how important the service is."
Tim - who was given a special accolade by boyhood club Rangers for his unwavering support and fundraising efforts by selling ‘Wheelchair Loyal’ badges that raised over £2,500 for the club’s charity foundation in 2023 - was full of praise for everyone who helped with this year's 'Webber's Wheels' event.
"It was a huge success," reflected the Markethill Protestant Boys Flute band member.
"The room was packed and you couldn't get moving. I was squeezed between the crowds and there was plenty of laughter and craic.
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Hide Ad"It was great to spend so much time with good friends and family and I'd like to thank Loughgall Football Club for their assistance."
Tim's father, Ivan, added: "He has done so well by organising these events for charity.
"He's been working hard at it for four years now and I couldn't be more proud of him."
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