Manchester to Benidorm in a £200 Car for Mandem Meetup

Help us raise £2,000 for men's mental health

Can a £200 Vauxhall Corsa make it over 1,400 miles to Benidorm? We're about to find out—and every mile is raising money for men's mental health.

This year we're taking on an unforgettable challenge: driving a £200 Vauxhall Corsa over 1,400 miles from Manchester to Benidorm as part of the Rat Run.

The rules are simple: buy a cheap car, point it towards Spain and hope it makes it! There are no support vehicles, no luxury hotels and absolutely no guarantees we'll reach the finish line. It's all about adventure, teamwork, determination and raising money for a cause that genuinely changes lives.

But this journey is about far more than getting to Benidorm.

We're driving for Mandem Meetup.

Why Mandem Meetup?

Mandem Meetup is creating a community where men can show up as themselves.

No judgement. No expectations. Just real support when you need it.

Too many men struggle in silence. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness or simply feeling like nobody understands, Mandem Meetup provides a safe space where men can talk openly, connect with others and know they're not facing life's challenges alone.

Every donation helps fund meet-ups, events and initiatives that encourage men to talk, build friendships and support one another. Together, these conversations can make a real difference.

The Challenge

🚗 A £200 Vauxhall Corsa

📍 Manchester to Benidorm

🛣️ Over 1,400 miles across the UK, France and Spain

🛠️ No support vehicle

😅 Plenty of laughs (and probably a few breakdowns!)

❤️ Raising money for an incredible cause

We'll be documenting the entire journey—from transforming and wrapping our £200 Vauxhall Corsa to the inevitable wrong turns, roadside repairs and, hopefully, crossing the finish line in Benidorm.

Our Goal

Our aim is to raise £2,000 for Mandem Meetup.

Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to that goal and helps Mandem Meetup continue providing life-changing support for men who need someone to listen.

If you're unable to donate, sharing this page is just as valuable. Your share could reach someone who can help us make a real difference.

Follow our journey on Instagram for behind-the-scenes updates, the build, the road trip and (hopefully!) our arrival in Benidorm:

📱 @Reisoo_cruise

📱 @Danz_turbo

Thank you for supporting our journey—and, more importantly, for helping create a future where no man feels they have to struggle alone.

Real Men. Real Talk. Real Change.