Pete Burdass

The Little Grey Fergie Challenge

Fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association
£26,632
raised of £5,000 target
by 251 supporters
We fund care, campaigning and research to achieve a world free from MND

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

It was back in 2007, and after a short and devastating battle, we  lost our mum to Motor Neurons Disease on her sixtieth birthday. Since then I vowed I would do something memorable for the charity but wasn't too sure what. I wanted to do something that would leave an impression with everyone we know, and help such a great cause.

So two years ago, I had the idea I would try to do something that has never been done before. So it was decided last year that I would drive my fully restored 1949 Ferguson TED20 from John O'Groats to Lands End. I will of course have backup support from friends and family along the way, and I have full backing from the Motor Neurons Disease Association.

The journey itself has been done before by various people using different modes of transport, and of course on foot, but after lots of research and speaking with different organisations there is no record of anyone doing this mammoth task using a Ferguson TED20.

The journey will start in John O` Groats at midday on the 4th June 2023, and I hope to achieve my goal of reaching Land`s End, which is over a thousand miles away in approximately twelve days. We will of course be stopping off at various locations each day, and we hope to see lots of supporters along the way.

I will keep you all updated with the progress of the preparations leading up to the event, and each day of the journey itself.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone along the way, be it a wave or even join in with your own vintage tractor for a short distance to show your support for such a worthy cause.  

Thank you for your support.

Pete.



About the charity

The MND Association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you or a loved one need practical or emotional support, call our Connect Helpline on 0808 802 6262, Mon to Fri between 10am and 4pm.

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Total raised
£26,631.80
+ £5,104.70 Gift Aid
Online donations
£26,631.80
Offline donations
£0.00

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