A young cyclist has raised £718 for the Wales Air Ambulance after completing a month-long challenge.

Finley Kivell, 11, a pupil at Llangynidr Primary School, cycled 10km every day on rollers in his garage throughout February.

He exceeded his original target of 280km, finishing with a total of 400km.

He was later invited to the charity’s Abergavenny shop, where he presented the money to manager Liz Price.

Reflecting on his fundraising challenge, Finley said: “I wanted to do something really special for the Wales Air Ambulance. I love cycling and thought it would be a good way to raise as much money as I could.”

The Wales Air Ambulance is a consultant-led service, delivering hospital-level treatment at the scene and, if needed, transferring patients directly to specialist care.

It operates through a partnership with the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS), which provides NHS consultants and critical care practitioners.

Teams can administer anaesthesia, give blood transfusions and carry out minor procedures at the scene.

As a pan-Wales service, crews can travel anywhere in the country to provide emergency care.

Christian Sullivan, Wales Air Ambulance’s Regional Fundraising Manager said: “A huge congratulations to Finley on completing his challenge. What an achievement at just 11-years-old. Finley even went beyond his target by adding extra laps, which is amazing.

“Finley and his family must be extremely proud of his fundraising; he has raised an incredible amount for the Wales Air Ambulance.

“Wales Air Ambulance needs to raise £13 million every year to keep our helicopters flying and our rapid response vehicles on the road. Fundraisers, like Finley’s, will help us continue to be there for the people of Wales when they need us most. Finley has played a special part in saving lives across the country. Thank you so much!”