A TEAM from Runcorn has driven hundreds of miles for a charity which protects the health of those in the automotive sector.

TrustFord Runcorn, in Edwards Road, has taken part in the Breakout For Ben driving challenge, raising money for Ben which aims to improve the wellbeing of workforce, reducing absence, improving productivity and raising morale.

Breakout for Ben saw 54 teams jump into an new Ford Focus or Ford Tourneo to drive as far away from TrustFord’s fleet distribution centre in Long Marston as they can in 25 hours to raise money.

Runcorn’s team, the Runcorn Renegades, comprised of sales executives Stuart Milner and Thomas Mulme plus technicians David Moores and Billy Pritchard.

Stuart Foulds, chairman and chief executive of TrustFord said: “Ben is an incredibly important charity to all of us in the automotive industry, having helped thousands of colleagues over the years.

“We’re guided by a spirit of care at TrustFord, so I’m delighted to launch Breakout for Ben, which will be the largest single fundraising event we have ever completed as a group.

“Our colleagues have been raising money for so many good causes during this year, so this is a fitting way to end 2018.”

Zara Ross, chief executive of Ben said: "We’re delighted that TrustFord is supporting us through this new Breakout for Ben initiative.

"Ben is entirely funded by the automotive industry so support like this is vital for us to continue providing life-changing support to those going through life’s toughest challenges.

"We look forward to receiving updates from the TrustFord team and wish them all the best with this great new initiative!

"Thank you to those taking part in this challenge and to all those who are supporting it."

To donate to Breakout for Ben visit the JustGiving page.