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Our Story

Some journeys are about the destination.

This one is about the people who should still be here to make it with us — and the ones who shaped the journey before it ever began.

Before BangerBall 3000 even existed, it was my Dad and me.

We used to take European road trips together — just the two of us, chasing miles, memories, and the simple joy of being on the road. Those trips are where all of this really started. He was my original team-mate.

Now, because of cancer, he can no longer do it.

Watching someone who gave you those memories slowly lose the ability to keep making them is something that stays with you. My Dad is currently living with cancer, and seeing the support he receives — not just for him, but for those around him — has shown us how vital that care truly is.

BangerBall 3000 came later — and Francis was there from the very beginning. He joined the very first BangerBall 3000 and instantly became part of its soul. He brought people together effortlessly, made everyone feel welcome, and left a mark that time hasn’t erased. Losing him left a silence that never really goes away.

This drive is for both of them.

Cancer doesn’t just take people.

It takes certainty. It takes independence. It quietly changes lives without asking permission.

That’s why we’re raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Macmillan are there when the bravado fades. When families are trying to stay strong but don’t know how. When reassurance, clarity, and a calm voice genuinely change how a day feels. The support my Dad receives — and the support they offer to countless others — is something we may all need one day.

Over five days, we’ll drive thousands of miles across Europe in old cars, through long days and longer nights. We’ll laugh, we’ll struggle, and we’ll remember exactly why we’re doing this. Every mile carries the past with it — the trips that started it all, the friend who helped shape BB3, and the people still fighting today.

If you’re able to donate, thank you.

If you can’t, sharing this page still matters.

And if this story feels familiar — this journey is for you too.

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Team BangerBall 3000