Ireland’s Aviator Teddy Bears have been nominated for a BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle Fundraiser Award for The Adventures of Capt Paddy and Lucky.”
The nomination read:
“I am delighted to tell you that you’ve been nominated for a BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle Make a Difference Award 2025.”
“On behalf of the entire team, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to whoever put our names forward for this incredible recognition. We are truly honoured to be considered for such a meaningful award. Even if we don’t make the final shortlist of 32, this nomination alone is a remarkable achievement”
“When our teddies set out on their adventure in December 2022, we never imagined we would achieve such incredible highs.”

Achievements by Capt Paddy & Lucky
1 Goal
2 Teddy Bears & 2 Charities
3 years of Adventures (almost)
6 Continents reached
19 Counties of Ireland flown into or visited
21 times Circumnavigated the Globe
30 Countries visited
66 different aircraft types flown on
900+ flying hours between them
11,000 raised so far for our Charities
20,000 target to raise by the end of the year
850,000km travelled
Join us in supporting Ireland’s globetrotting aviator teddy bears as they raise awareness and funds for two incredible charities: LauraLynn – Ireland’s Children’s Hospice & Dogs Trust Ireland. To make a generous donation, visit www.aviationireland.ie and click the donate button to access the JustGiving pages.


