A brewer earned his weekend pint by completing an epic beer barrel challenge.
David Holliday, co-owner of Moon Gazer Ale, successfully pushed a 75kg barrel of beer across Norfolk, completing a marathon distance every day for a week between October 1 to October 8.
His efforts were to raise awareness of testicular cancer and Norfolk cancer charity It's On The Ball. Mr Holliday also raised £36,500 for the charity.
“The event really captured the imagination, and we were overwhelmed by people coming along to cheer us along or join in for part or all of the route each day,” Mr Holliday said.
“However, we also heard some lovely instances of survivors who had gone on to bring up families, and in one case a chap had had the joy of fathering twins after treatment.”
During the challenge, the Hindringham-based brewer ran events including pub quizzes, food nights, an auction and bingo as part of his fundraising efforts.
“To see young men’s faces when we told them of local examples of young men dying as they had been diagnosed a few weeks late really brought home the message.
"They took it on board and realised how checking monthly can give them a 96pc chance of survival, while not checking or ignoring symptoms because they were embarrassed could mean treatment would be unable to save them.”
It’s On The Ball visits schools and companies to spread the word about testing for testicular cancer, supplies support packs to patients and gives financial support to those undergoing treatment.
To donate to the fundraiser, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/BeerPushIOTB
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