A replica of one of the world's most famous cars - made from donated parts - will make a near-1,000 mile journey from Ludlow to the Swiss Alps to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
A replica of one of the world's most famous cars - made from donated parts - will make a near-1,000 mile journey from Ludlow to the Swiss Alps to raise awareness of prostate cancer.The 'Madmen', creators of 'The Chitty Challenge', were formed after team leader Tim Preece suffered symptomless prostate cancer. The 60-year-old had to have his prostate removed as well as 26 lymph nodes, but unfortunately his cancer returned.
The car will make a journey to Switzerland, via Germany, setting off on Sunday, August 18 from Ludlow Castle. The car is going to be on display outside the castle from 10am to 1.30pm before it sets off on its journey that takes in scenes from the film and ends in Switzerland after a tough drive through the Alps.The replica car will make most of its journey on the back of a trailer.
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