Returning to defend our title, Mango are once again ready to take to the River Lagan for The Dragon Boat Race 2026 in aid of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland!

Last year we claimed the crown, raising vital funds for the amazing life saving services that Air Ambulance Northern Ireland provide and now we need your help to do it once again.

The Challenge

On the 19th June, our team will be hopping back into a giant, paddle powered Dragon Boat and battling it out in a race against 9 other local teams. Last year, we managed not to capsize and finished with the fastest time in four years, and it’s fair to say we were proud as punch! Now we are raring to go for another incredible day for an incredible cause.

Air Ambulance NI provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for Northern Ireland, bringing emergency medical care to those in critical need. They’re up in the air seven days a week, 12 hours a day, racing against time to save lives, and they can reach anywhere in Northern Ireland in about 25 minutes. An incredible service, but it doesn’t come cheap. They need to raise £2 million every year to keep the helicopters flying.

That’s where we come in. We're determined to raise as much as we can, so Air Ambulance NI can continue saving lives, no matter the time of day or how tough the conditions are.

How Can You Help?

Donate: Every pound, no matter how small, goes towards supporting this amazing service. Your donation could help keep these helicopters in the sky, ready to save lives when they’re needed most.

Cheer Us On: If you’re in Belfast for the Dragon Boat Race, come cheer us on! We could use all the encouragement we can get.

We will be sore, out of breath, and possibly soaked by the end, but supporting Air Ambulance NI makes it well worth it. With your help, we’ll keep this vital service flying high and ready to respond whenever someone’s in need.

Donate Now and help us make a difference!