Tractor run to take place in memory of farming lover Max

A tractor run in memory of the late Max Boggs will take place in Eglinton on Saturday, December 21 with proceeds going directly towards Air Ambulance.

Max was only 18 years-old when he was killed in a tragic car accident in Australia during the summer of 2022.

The tractor run will be meeting at Gorthill Farm in Eglinton for 5pm with the run leaving at 7pm.

There will also be a small children’s run in the yard at 6pm.

There is a cost of £20 per vehicle. This includes a meal for the driver.

Drinks, hot food and refreshments will be available for guests.

Max’s father Ryan Boggs explained how the idea for the tractor run came about.
He said: “Max would have been turning 21 on 16th of December. His birthday coming up brings back memories of his tragic passing to the forefront of our minds again. He had a real love of farming and farmed at home but wanted to experience it another way so he went out to Australia. He was only there three weeks when the accident happened. He was killed on a weekend and little did we know he had booked flights home to surprise us for the following Tuesday. Max lived life well and to the full, he had a good, short life. At the same time it is tough and we all miss him. I know he will be forever young but it is bittersweet not to see him grow old.”

Ryan continued: “We decided on donating the money to the Air Ambulance as they are often connected with farming and we come from that rural farming background. Max had a strong love of farming and this fundraising and tractor run is a way for us to honour that. It is a chance for a get together for those who loved Max. The whole thing is all about family and keeping loved ones close. At the time Max was killed we also collected money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. However, this time we felt we wanted something a bit more closer to home. Even if you haven’t got a tractor, people are more than welcome if they want to bring their children along to see them, or bring their toy tractors and let them drive around the farm.”

You can contact Gorthill Farm Contracting via Facebook if you want to get involved or find out more.