A TRILLICK family are holding a charity car wash to raise money for Inspire wellbeing charity, in memory of their son and brother, who sadly passed away two years ago.

The car wash in memory of Daniel Lee will take place 84 Effernan Road, Trillick, BT78 3SG this Saturday, July 3 from 9am to 5pm.

All donations from the car washing will go directly to help support the work of Inspire across Northern Ireland.

Daniel’s brother Adam spoke to The Impartial Reporter and said: “My Dad came up with the idea to mark Daniel’s anniversary. We wanted to raise awareness and raise money for mental health and suicide prevention.”

Daniel spoke about his brother and said: “No one knew he had suffered from mental health, not even in his immediate family. People struggle to talk about their mental health and we want to raise money for the charity and raise awareness.”

Daniel was a father to Isla (5) and lived an interesting and varied life according to his brother. He had an interest in cars and won a National Mini Championship.

The carwash will be hosted by his parents; Peter and Deborah and his brothers Steven and Adam (Ashleene).

A spokesperson for Inspire said: “Daniel Lee died by suicide on July 1, 2019. His parents and brothers want to help raise money to support others like Daniel who are struggling with mental ill health.

“Covid-19 has meant their fundraising has had to wait until restrictions have lifted, but now they hope that their local communities will come out and support them to raise much needed funds to support the work of Inspire.

“Coming up to Daniel’s second anniversary, his family are determined to hold their fundraiser in his memory.

“Now, more than ever, the Lee family realise the need to support others who are suffering from mental ill health. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many in our communities have struggled with their mental health.

“Inspire works together with people living with mental ill health, an intellectual disability, autism and addictions across Ireland, to ensure they realise their full potential.

“Inspire believes in creating a society free from stigma that focuses on the person and their abilities,” added the spokesperson.

The family has also set up a Just Giving page, at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/steve-lee20.

If someone requires immediate support, they should contact their GP practice, Lifeline at 0808 808 8000, or the Childline at 0800 1111.