The 2025 Ely Hero Awards have made a significant donation to Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue (CAMSAR), successfully raising vital funds through a well-supported raffle and auction during the awards ceremony. CAMSAR, a registered charitable organisation, provides an essential, life-saving search and rescue service across Cambridgeshire. Entirely reliant on public donations and run by dedicated volunteers, CAMSAR’s efforts are crucial in locating missing and vulnerable individuals within the community.
The generosity of attendees, sponsors, and local business supporters made this fundraising initiative a resounding success. The funds raised will directly assist CAMSAR with their operational costs, training, and the procurement of vital equipment, enabling them to continue responding rapidly and effectively when called upon. Organisers of the Ely Hero Awards have extended their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated prizes, placed bids, purchased raffle tickets, and supported the event, emphasising the strong community spirit that underpinned the evening.
A spokesperson for the Ely Hero Awards commented, “The support shown at the 2025 Ely Hero Awards demonstrates just how much our community values the dedication of volunteer organisations like CAMSAR. Every donation makes a real difference and helps ensure this vital service can continue.”
As a volunteer-led charity operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with no statutory funding, CAMSAR depends on community fundraising events such as the Ely Hero Awards to sustain its work. For further information about CAMSAR or to discover how you can support their invaluable services, please visit: www.camsar.org
