Monopoli or Bust 2025
Monopoli or Bust: Cornwall's Rewind Radio on the Road for HD Livin’
Cornwall's Rewind Radio’s Richard Woods (Managing Director) and Shaun Ford (Operations Director) are setting out on an extraordinary challenge — a 3,500-mile rally across Europe in just 10 days.
They’ll be driving the Cornwall's Rewind Radio van through multiple countries as part of the Banger or Bust Rally – Monopoli or Bust, pushing themselves and their vehicle to the limit. And it’s all for a cause very close to their hearts: raising vital funds for HD Livin’, a local charity supporting people with Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The Journey
* Departure: 10am on Saturday 27th September from the Rewind Radio office
* Destination: Monopoli, Italy — arriving Friday 4th October
* Return: Over 1,700 miles in less than 27 hours to be back in Cornwall by Monday 7th October, just in time for Rewind Radio’s 4th Birthday
This is more than just a road trip — it’s a journey of determination, hope, and community spirit.
Why We’re Doing It
HD Livin’ has a bold mission: to create a dedicated respite centre in Cornwall, giving relief and care to people with HD and MND, while also supporting their families.
Richard Woods explains:
“This is our third year fundraising for HD Livin’, a charity born out of love and necessity. Our dream is to create a respite centre here in Cornwall: a safe haven where families can find relief, and where those suffering can be cared for with dignity, compassion, and hope.
So far, with incredible support, we’ve raised over £100,000 alongside HD Livin’ founder Tony Lomas. We’re now in active talks to secure land and a building we can transform into this much-needed centre.
The urgency has never felt more real. One of our own Directors, Shaun, has recently been diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease — a cruel, terminal condition that gives every child of an affected parent a 50% chance of inheriting the faulty gene.
This fight is personal. It is heartbreaking. And we cannot do it alone. We need your help to turn hope into reality.”
How You Can Support
Every mile Richard, Shaun and Jamie drive brings us closer to making this centre a reality. Here’s how you can get involved:
Donate: Visit our JustGiving page and give what you can. Every contribution helps.
👉 JustGiving – Rewind on the Road
Follow the Journey: Keep up with their progress on-air, on our socials, and right here at rewindradio.co.uk.
Spread the Word: Share their story and help us raise awareness of HD and MND.
Thank You
A huge thank you to Andy Gwyn at Cornwall Windows and Conservatories in Camborne, who has generously come on board as the main sponsor for this challenge.
Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can build Cornwall’s first dedicated respite centre for families living with Huntington’s Disease and Motor Neurone Disease.
