TWO forklift truck drivers are walking the length of one of the UK's most ancient landmarks to raise money for a worthy cause.
Gary Sellars, 56, and John Clarke 57, both of Grimsby, will hike along Hadrian's Wall to support Macmillan cancer nurses.
Gary, of Bring Cargo, which is based in Stallingborough, said: "We have had full support from family and friends, and from work, too.
"We both like to help others and have done a few fundraising events over the years, such as climbing the Yorkshire Three Peaks and completing bike rides.
"And I give blood three times a year; we both like to do our bit.
"For this trek, we will be walking 27 miles west to east along the wall."
John, who works at DFDS in Immingham, said they have been given an allotted time to complete the challenge, but hope to beat it.
"The organisers expect everyone to complete it in between 12 and 15 hours, but I think we will do it in nine," he said.
"We are regular walkers. We both walk to work from Grimsby at least twice a week.
"We are both old friends and used to work together, so it will be great to do the challenge together.
"I think we will end up having to carry each other.
"We both want to say a big thank you to everyone who has sponsored us already and to our gaffas for donating us with two rain jackets.
"We are going in the middle of summer so hopefully the weather should be good, touch wood!
Gary and John's challenge is on Saturday, July 27, starting from 7am. To sponsor them, visit either The County Hotel in Immingham or The County Hotel in Grimsby.
