A tractor run in memory of Isaac Roxborough, who died in a quad bike accident in June 2024 in Co. Derry, has raised £24,500 for Air Ambulance NI.
Over 207 vehicles, including tractors, lorries and classic cars, took part in the second annual tractor run and family fun day in the village of Burnfoot on June 27.
Hundreds of families enjoyed an evening of community spirit, entertainment, and fundraising all in support of Air Ambulance NI.
Tractor run
Organised by Burnfoot Community Hub, the event continues to be a heartfelt tribute to Isaac, a young boy whose passion for farming and tractors touched the lives of many.
Isaac is remembered by his parents, Katrina and Mark, and his brothers Adam and James, as a joyful and spirited child who loved nothing more than life on the farm.
The tractor run brought together people from across the wider community, with local businesses and individuals generously contributing prizes for the evening’s raffle and auction.
Isaac’s parents, Katrina and Mark Roxborough thanked their friends, neighbours and the wider community for their support.
“Seeing so many tractors gathered in Isaac’s memory and knowing that the funds raised will help the Air Ambulance team deliver lifesaving care to others brings us comfort.
“Isaac’s love for farming lives on through this event, and we are deeply grateful to everyone involved,” they said.
Air Ambulance NI
Katrina Hughes, area fundraising manager for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, said the charity is “overwhelmed by the generosity, dedication and most of all the community spirit of Burnfoot”.
“In such tragic circumstances, everybody here has come together to lean on each other and provide support to the Roxborough family, all while at the same time planning the fantastic tractor run which has had phenomenal success, and really is a beautiful tribute to Isaac,” she said.
Air Ambulance NI works in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) to offer the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in Northern Ireland.
This service provides immediate medical assistance to patients who are critically ill or injured, delivering emergency pre-hospital care directly to the scene with the goal of saving lives, preserving brain function, and protecting limbs.
Air Ambulance NI is appealing to the local community to take on an abseil challenge at Roe Valley Country Park, taking place on September 20, 2025.
