Goodyear Endorsed Charity Journey Begins

Beginning at Goodyear’s Birmingham head office, 20 fundraisers have set off on an epic journey to Timbuktu, distributing supplies to various charities across Africa, supported by the manufacturer. Over the next four weeks a team of drivers will be giving educational, medical and general supplies to schools, hospitals and charities. Their eight vehicles involved in the challenge will also be donated to good causes including Opera Africa, Sight Savers, Village by Village and Sabre Trust to help support their vital community work.

Goodyear are key supporters of this charity event, with all of the vehicles kitted out with the brand’s market-leading 4×4 tyres. With a range of often challenging terrain to tackle, Goodyear’s off road tyre, the Wrangler MT/R, will help the team on its travels. Using reinforced sidewall technology, an aggressive tread block design and shoulder blocks the company says the tyre will increase traction and mud dispersal in all conditions. Its sidewalls protect the tyre from punctures or damage, resulting in a tyre which really can cope with the demands of the most hard core environments.

Glenn McKeith, expedition organiser said, “I have been off road racing on Goodyear tyres for over 16 years and use their tyres everyday at my off road driving school. So its no surprise that I wanted Goodyear tyres for our trip. We are all really excited about the expedition and although we will experience some really tough driving conditions, it will all be worth the effort when we help these worthy causes.”

Anna Stanley, Goodyear spokesperson continued, “We are thrilled to be supporting this charity event. It is events such as this which help change the lives of so many communities in Africa and it’s thanks to dedicated teams like this which really make a difference. Goodyear is pleased to be helping the team every step of the way.”