Tractor Fever Vintage Club, made up of Irish diaspora in London, has raised an impressive €64,0000 for Mayo-based Western Care Association from their tractor run fundraiser that took place in May of this year.

The run kicked off at The Claddagh Ring Hotel in London and culminated in Clonmany, Co. Donegal, covering a distance of over 800 kilometres. It spanned more than six days and saw participation from 26 drivers, who are all Irish but based in London.

A Tractor Fever Vintage Club spokesperson said: “It was an incredible experience to see everyone come together for two worthy causes – Western Care Association and Construction Sport UK. We raised over £112,000 in total, and this will be divided equally between the two charities.

“Our 26 drivers have connections with many counties in Ireland, and the club would love to see the Western Care Association model for people they support cloned across other counties in Ireland.”

Dr. Mary Boyd, CEO of Western Care Association, commented: “We are so grateful to Tractor Fever Vintage Club for choosing Western Care Association as one of the beneficiaries for his hugely successful fundraiser.

“Fundraising events are so important to Western Care Association in order to sustain essential services for those who rely on our services throughout Co. Mayo. The funds that have been raised for us will go a long way to ensure our service users live their best lives as equal citizens.”

Western Care Association (WCA) is dedicated to providing support and services to children, young adults and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, and their families, in Co. Mayo. WCA provides a range of services, including residential, day, family support, and social and recreational activities. Established in 1966, the voluntary organisation has played a crucial role in promoting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in the community.