Hastings paramedics raise hundreds for charity

Paramedics from Hastings hosted the National Ambulance charity six-a-side tournament and raised hundreds of pounds for charity.

By The Newsroom

Published 13th May 2010, 18:06 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 23:19 BST

There were ten teams from ambulance stations who took part and came from as far as Dundee for the event, which was held on April 24 at Horntye Sports Complex.

More than 450 was raised for St Michael's Hospice and Breast Cancer UKat the evening event with a raffle, with donations from local companies.

The Hastings team won an exciting final after extra time and a penalty shoot out against a very good South Yorkshire team.

The hosts would like to thank the following for their support in the tournament, namely Martins Newsagent, Co-Operative Silverhill, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Costcutter, Joe White Television, Lloyds Pharmacy, Re-Al Sports, Pure Clothing Company, Wisdoms and Adams and Jarrett.

Hosts would also like to thank Medtronic, sponsors of the event, Super Stitch for the shirts and balls and Horntye Sports Complex.