Driver sets off on 1,500 trek from Ulverston to Poland

Truck driver Dave Gordon began the cross-country journey from Ulverston to Ukraine yesterday afternoon to deliver aid supplies to those most in need.

When Cater Kwik boss Matthew Mayvers appealed for a truck-driver to deliver supplies to Ukraine, it was a ‘no brainer’ for Dave who volunteered immediately.

Millions of people in Ukraine are currently facing a humanitarian crisis and are in urgent need of supplies and relief as they face the prospect of losing their homes.

Mr Mayvers joined forces with Charnley's Homes and Gardens owner, Marc Charnley, to appeal for funds and supplies from the public to fill up their van heading to Poland.

And after an outpouring of generosity from the public, the truck was full and ready for driver Dave to make the 40-hour journey to the Ukraine/Poland border and drop vital supplies off for refugees.

Ahead of setting off yesterday afternoon, Dave said: “I have very mixed emotions today.

“I’m nervous, excited, apprehensive and feel there is an awful lot of responsibility on myself to complete the journey and get the supplies to the people that desperately need it.

“Also, the responsibility to deliver the overwhelming generosity of the Furness people who have given so generously it is staggering.”

Refusing to let Dave take on the journey alone, Mr Mayvers has joined his trusty worker on the mammoth trip.

Explaining why he wanted to get involved in the humanitarian effort, Dave said: "As we have seen the situation in Ukraine for civilians has become horrendous especially for children.

“Over last couple weeks I've seen the appeals for aid and the lorries heading out and when Matthew mentioned his plan to me it was a no brainer for me help and put myself forward to take the aid to those who need help.

“I feel proud to work for a company willing to put the aid and journey together proud and humbled that my boss Matthew thinks and trusts me highly enough with very important journey.”