Bridgnorth couple waving the flag on epic rally for cancer charity

Jo Blanchard and Vince Jones, of Granary Steps, will drive 3,000 miles from Margate to Corfu in the Dumball Rally.

They will be joined by two of their friends in a Mercedes estate which they have painted blue and decorated with European and Union Jack flags to create a theme around Brexit.

Setting off on September 14, it will take them eight days to complete their journey, travelling through France, Switzerland, Bosnia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania and Greece.

There will be 48 cars in the rally and every team will be raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Jo , 51, said her team has raised more than £2,400 so far but they are hoping to reach the £4,000 mark.

“Our car was donated to us and we’ve been able to make it longer by welding the end of another Mercedes onto it," she said.

“I can’t wait to go now. We’re raising money for a great cause and it will be a great adventure.

“We’ve never done anything like this before. It will be quite the challenge but we are up for it.

“We’ll be dressed in costumes as well which have the Union Jack and European flags on them.”

The team will take it in turns to drive, waking up early in the morning and driving right through into the night.

Jo added: “We are hoping to stop off at some cancer hospices on the way through Europe, meet the children and give them gifts.”

The team, who have thanked those who have donated so far, will be paying for fuel and accommodation costs out of their own pockets.

To sponsor the team visit justgiving.com/fundraising/brexitcruisers