Khan’t Touch This – Mongol Rally Trinity Hospice Fundraiser Night

Andy (left) and Gordon (right) who will embark on the Mongol Rally together

In July 2018 long-time friends and local business partners Andy Shields & Gordon Taylor will be embarking on the Mongol Rally 2018, aiming to raise over £2,000 for Blackpool Trinity Hospice.

The Mongol Rally is a 4 week 10,000 mile mega-drive across mountains, desert and steppe, from London through the Mongolian desert to the Russian town of Ulan-Ude. There’s no backup, no support and no set route just the participants and thier wits (hopefully) in a 30 year old, 1-litre Suzuki SJ purchased for less than £1,000.

This is no small feat as neither Andy nor Gordon have any experience of car mechanics or driving in the desert – in fact, up until a month ago, Gordon hadn’t driven a car for over 10 years – but when it’s for a good cause the sheer effort and mild peril is worth it.

The team aims to raise £2,000 (or more) for Blackpool Trinity Hospice. Like many fellow Blackpool locals, Andy has sadly seen many friends and family pass through Blackpool Trinity Hospice over the years. Most recently was his Auntie Jean who lost a 12-month battle with cancer in October last year. The service, love and care provided by the hospice during this time was second to none – and they would both like to give a little back to this incredible unit and the people who work there.

To help raise funds there will be a charity event called ‘Khan’t Touch This’ at Bootleg Social Club on Friday 29th June from 7:30pm featuring Andy’s old band ‘Naomi’s Blood Diamonds’ as well as ‘Dü Pig’, ‘Phantom Voices’ and ‘DJ Bev Rocket’ – there’s no tickets for the event just donations on the door.

Friday 29th June, Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool.
For further information on the event and cause head to https://tinyurl.com/andygordon