A FUNDRAISER hoping to drive to Northern Italy in his Mini Cooper later this year has been gathering sponsors.
Steve Poad, from Woodham, Newton Aycliffe, visited Asda in Darlington to launch his fundraising efforts for the National Children's Homes (NCH) charity.
Mr Poad, 47, will drive to Italy with his neighbour, Andrew Lawrence, 42, in November, in celebration of the cult Michael Caine film The Italian Job.
Each year about 100 Minis from Britain take part in the fundraising drive, which has raised more than £1m since it started in 1990.
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