Trucking For Cancer event will support Mayo cancer charity

TRUCKING For Cancer will hit the road this week in a major fundraising drive for cancer support services.

Organised by Gerry Grennan, who hails from Swinford, and Roscommon trucker James Morris, a nationwide tour will see them visit 19 cancer support centres in a 48-hour period, including Mayo Cancer Support in Castlebar.

And there will be a big truck run from Athlone to Roscommon on Sunday to end the event on a high note.

Trucking for Cancer takes place from Thursday to Saturday (September 18 to 20) and donations can be made here.

James and Gerry have both seen their own families touched by cancer and experienced first-hand the incredible support from cancer care centres.

To give back, they decided on this ambitious challenge - visiting all 19 cancer support centres across Ireland.

They'll be starting their journey in Roscommon tomorrow (Thursday) and finishing in Ballinasloe on Saturday, with a special truck run from Athlone to Roscommon taking place on Sunday.

The truck run starts at 3 p.m. on Sunday at DPD in Athlone, heading down to the mart in Roscommon. Everyone is welcome - come along and show your support.

Registration opens at 1 p.m. and trucks, vans and classic cars are all welcome to join the convoy. Entry is €20 per vehicle, with entertainment and a DJ on site.

And when the trucks get to Roscommon, Guinness World record holder Blade of Glory will be there for a live truck pull - attempting to pull 60 tonnes, so there will be a great buzz about.

The run is about raising awareness, saying thank you, and supporting the vital work these centres do every day for patients and families.

You can follow the event here.