Peugeot support for Ride Out for Prems

Peugeot Ireland supported Ride Out for Prems 2013, an event designed to raise funds for the charity, Irish Premature Babies.

A group of over 30 motorcyclists, led by a convoy of new Peugeot 208s and a Peugeot Boxer van travelled around Ireland over a four day period in late April, delivering essential equipment to baby intensive care units across the country. Last year, the Ride Out for Prems 2012 event saw over €45,000 raised and the total this year was an even better €50,000.

The annual event, in late April, saw much-needed equipment presented at Cavan Hospital, Letterkenny Hospital, Sligo General Hospital, Castlebar Hospital, Galway Hospital, Limerick Hospital, Tralee General Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospital and Waterford Regional Hospital. These units urgently needed incubators, heart monitors, ventilation and cpap equipment and apnea monitors. Ride Out for Prems 2013 presented a heart scan machine worth €20,000 to the Rotunda.

Emma Toner, Peugeot Marketing Manager said they were delighted to have been of assistance, offering the use of four Peugeot cars and the Boxer van to the cause.

Every year here over 4,500 babies are born prematurely, many facing a very difficult start to life, spending weeks and months in hospital. To donate €2 to the cause, text 'PREM' to 57802 or for more information log onto www.irishprematurebabies.com. Network charges may vary. Minimum amount to charity is €1.62.