Skegness bus drivers complete ultra challenge to raise £2,703 for air ambulance

Two bus drivers from Skegness have handed over a cheque for £2,703, to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance after completing an impressive feat of endurance.

Stagecoach East Midlands, drivers Dave McMullan and Kim Whitehead – collectively known as the Stagecoach Strollers – raised the money by taking part in the North Yorkshire Ultra, a challenge that saw them walk 100km from Scarborough to Whitby and back in just 24 hours.

Together with Stagecoach East Midlands’ Managing Director, Matt Cranwell, the pair handed over the cheque to Lucy Atkinson, the Air Ambulance’s Charity Coordinator.

“The challenge was just the latest to be completed by Dave and Kim,” a Stagecoach spokesperson said. “Over a number of years, including an annual cricket match, the pair have raised over £35,000 for local charities. Last year, they raised £2,278 for the Stroke Association after overcoming the Lake District Ultra Challenge.”

Dave added: “We have been doing these crazy challenges for many years now, but we are always proud to be able to support wonderful local charities. Together with the backing of our friends, families and colleagues at Stagecoach, it is the desire to help people, who need it, that drives us to keep going. We are now even starting to think about next year’s charity challenge!”

Matt Cranwell added: “Dave and Kim continue to achieve something that is highly impressive – everyone at Stagecoach East Midlands is extremely proud of their achievements. Each year, these events take a huge amount of training, time and commitment, with all funds raised going to the people and places that need it.”

• To find out more about the work done by Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance visit www.ambucopter.org.uk.