TWO brothers from Pershore are set to take on a 2,500-mile journey across Europe in their late grandfather’s beloved car to raise funds for the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.
Nick and Alex Irish will travel in the Rover 45, affectionately named Roger, for the Screwball Rally, a five-day adventure to make money for the hospital’s Peony Room which provides a private, peaceful space away from busy wards where patients nearing the end of their lives can be with their immediate family.
It’s a facility Nick and Alex’s family deeply valued when their grandfather died of cancer in November last year.
This isn’t the brothers’ first time tackling the quirky Screwball Rally, but it will be their most meaningful.
Their grandfather loved following their previous rally adventures and often said he’d like to see his old Rover join the challenge.
Though he’s no longer here to see it, Nick and Alex are honouring his wish by driving Roger the Rover all the way to Austria in his memory.
“Grandad always loved watching our past rallies and would often say we should take part in one using his old Rover.
“When he left Roger to me in his will, it felt like the perfect opportunity to honour both his wish and his memory,” said Nick.
Anyone wishing to donate via Nick’s JustGiving page: Nicholas Irish is fundraising for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity.
Peony Rooms are available at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and funded entirely by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity.
All funds raised by Nick and Alex will go directly towards maintaining one at the Alexandra Hospital.
