Car enthusiasts from across the country came together on Sunday to show their support for a ‘car cruise’ as a way to raise funds for the Ulster Hospital’s Forget Me Not Focus Group. The ‘Drive to Remember’ car event saw over 400 vehicles leave the iconic backdrop of Carrickfergus Castle as they made their way towards Portrush.
The Forget Me Not Group in the Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit brings together parents who have experienced the death of a child or baby and provides support connection to families throughout the year.
Carrick Cars and Coffee’s (CCCNI) Connor Marshall, explained how the event brought together a diverse range of classic, custom and performance vehicles, with generous donations pouring in from passionate car lovers near and far.
Connor shared how the Forget Me Not Focus Group was chosen as this year’s charity after the support and compassion shown by its Bereavement Midwives to his partner, Hannah’s sister, Kirsten Moore, whose baby boy Noah sadly died on July 8 2023.
“The support we received from the car community was truly overwhelming,” said Connor. “We are proud to have raised funds for the Forget Me Not Group, whose work makes a real difference in the lives of people dealing with the loss of a newborn.”
Connor continued, “CCCNI extends its sincere thanks to everyone who attended, donated and helped make the event a meaningful success. Plans are already in motion for next year’s events and with even more cars and community support, the team hopes to drive an even bigger impact!”
Ulster Hospital Bereavement Midwife Jacqueline Dorrian, a self-confessed car enthusiast, thanked Connor and all those who supported the charity drive. “We would like to thank Connor for choosing the Forget Me Not Focus Group as Carrick Cars chosen charity this year. We really appreciate Connor and his team supporting the Forget Me Not Group and for their very kind, thoughtful and generous donation.”
