Overview

• Amy Forsythe died on November 16, 2024, five days after being admitted to Ulster Hospital following what her family said began as a sore throat that developed into an airway-blocking abscess.
• Her relatives presented a gift exceeding £15,000 to the hospital’s ICU to recognise the care she received at the end of her life.
• Initial donations of about £2,500 were made in lieu of flowers at her funeral, with further funds raised through a packed quiz night and relay teams in the Belfast City Marathon.
• The Scrabo Striders running club and wider community support helped the family surpass their target, with the quiz night alone generating around £7,000.
• Hospital leaders thanked the family and said the funds will improve facilities for relatives in the unit, with a commemorative touch in Amy’s favourite pink and yellow.