The Co. L’Derry boy, who attended Roe Valley Integrated Primary School, had just started Primary Two and was looking forward to the year ahead. He was adored by his whole family, who are heartbroken. Ollie’s parents, Gareth and Stacie, decided to ask for donations to Air Ambulance NI instead of flowers. The surrounding family and community came together to support in their own way in loving memory of Ollie, who was a Spiderman fanatic with an infectious smile and a great sense of humour.
Ollie’s parents, sister Bella, along with grandparents and extended family, visited the Air Ambulance NI base recently to present the charity with the vital funds raised. The family would like to sincerely thank the entire community who donated so generously in Ollie’s memory and helped them commemorate his life.
The funds were raised in the following ways:
- Donations in lieu of funeral flowers £5081
- Owen Simmons ‘diff day’ £5220
- Rachel Simmons’ JustGiving in memory page £2389
The huge contribution will help fund over two days of the HEMS, which brings urgent medical assistance to anywhere in the province, operating seven days a week from 7 am to 7 pm. The HEMS team attend patients who are seriously ill or injured, bringing emergency pre-hospital care directly to the casualty. The charity cherishes connecting with former patients and patient families. If you, or one of your family members, has been treated by the HEMS Crew, please get in touch with Air Ambulance NI by calling 028 9262 2677.
