Football dads raise £5,000 during 72 hour marathon drive for Prostate Cancer UK

Four Cumbrian dads have raised £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK after an epic marathon drive.

Bristol Street Motors Carlisle Vauxhall on Parkhouse Road provided the group with a car to visit all 20 Premier League football clubs and a few Championship grounds in just 72 hours.

Paul Donald came up with the challenge after losing his football loving dad to Prostate Cancer. His friends Mark Beattie, Baz Taylor and Mike Schofield all joined Paul to support him and help raise money for the charity.

During the challenge, the dads visited eight clubs a day, while driving hundreds of miles in between. They collected signed shirts from clubs and supporters, which will be used at a fundraising event later in the year.

Paul said: “The support for the campaign has been amazing. We are planning on holding a fundraising event to auction all the signed Premier League shirts and have received many other prizes from sporting organisations. The proceeds will be split between Prostate Cancer UK and Silloth Junior Football Club”

David Brown, General Manager at Bristol Street Motors Carlisle Vauxhall, added: “We are very proud to support Paul and his friends and encourage people to donate to a fantastic charity.

“Paul has been a loyal customer of Bristol Street Motors Carlisle Vauxhall for many years, so when asked, we couldn’t wait to help him by providing the latest hybrid Vauxhall Grandland for the challenge.”

You can still donate to the fundraiser at www.justgiving/fourfellaspremiershipdrive4prostate.com