One man is attempting to complete seven marathons in seven days - all while pushing a barrel of beer.

David Holliday from Moon Gazer ales, in Hindringham, between Fakenham and Wells, will attempt the 186-mile challenge between Sunday, October 1 to 7, travelling across Norfolk with his 75kg bright blue barrel of beer, all aimed to raise awareness of testicular cancer and Norfolk cancer charity, It's On The Ball.

“The work of It’s on the Ball helps to highlight that it is young men – aged 18 - 24 – who are most likely to be affected, but by checking themselves monthly they can have a 98pc survival rate,” Mr Holliday said.

Fakenham & Wells Times: David Holliday, co-owner of Moon Gazer Ale, before last year's effort where he pushed a beer barrel to London raise money for It's on the Ball cancer charityDavid Holliday, co-owner of Moon Gazer Ale, before last year's effort where he pushed a beer barrel to London raise money for It's on the Ball cancer charity (Image: Archant 2022)

“However, late diagnosis can all too often be fatal as the cancer spreads very vigorously.

“Young men of that age think they are indestructible, and that cancer is an old person’s disease, they often ignore the warning signs, equally they think that 98pc can be cured, so that’s fine.

The seven-day challenge will see the 58-year-old brewer be tested physically as he pushes the barrel, which is about half as heavy as a Panda Bear, across the county; with a fundraising event on each evening.

Fakenham & Wells Times: David Holliday, co-owner of Moon Gazer Ale, during last year's effort where he pushed a beer barrel to London raise money for It's on the Ball cancer charityDavid Holliday, co-owner of Moon Gazer Ale, during last year's effort where he pushed a beer barrel to London raise money for It's on the Ball cancer charity (Image: David Holliday)

He is also welcoming people to join him along the route, and will also have a live tracker during the challenge so people can follow him.

“It is great to have company along the way and to take my mind off how heavy the barrel is,” Mr Holliday added.

“During last year's challenge when I pushed the barrel to St Barts Hospital in London, we raised £22,000 and we want to try and boost that to £35,000 before I hang my beer push boots up.”

Fakenham & Wells Times: David Holliday is greeted by people as he reaches St Bartholomew’s Hospital in LondonDavid Holliday is greeted by people as he reaches St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London (Image: David Holliday)

You can learn more about testicular cancer and how to check yourself monthly by visiting: Itsontheball.org.

To donate go to Just Giving and search IOTBbeerpush