ONE great cause. TWO days. 135 MILES.
(And several eager amateurs!)

On the 6th and 7th of July this year, a group of amateur cyclists will set out on a grueling Coast to Coast challenge to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) in Manchester.

McCain Foods has been a long term supporter of RMHC and forming a group of wannabe cyclists, Team Lukas aims to raise money for this great cause.

Our inspiration- Lukas Proud

During a RMHC Manchester House fundraising event in 2015, colleagues from McCain had the pleasure of meeting Andrew and Katy Proud. Inspired and touched by the Proud family’s strength during the difficult circumstances that led to the loss of their eldest son Lukas in October 2013, the group were determined and energised to offer their support for RMHC.

Andrew Proud,

“In March 2013, our two and a half year old son, Lukas, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma – a malignant brain tumour.

Along with Lukas’ 10 week old sister, Violet, we soon found ourselves facing a lengthy stay at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Hospital days can be long and hard, and it sometimes seems like there is no end in sight. 

Ronald McDonald House changed that for us and our wider family and friends.

From Lukas’ first visit, he was made to feel special and he loved to play there with his friends. 

Lukas lost his brave fight in October 2013 but has left a legacy within the House by his sponsorship of “The Railway” room. We are eternally thankful for what Ronald McDonald House provided us and the inspiration it has given us to support others through Lukas’ memory.”

The team will be tackling this ride in memory of Lukas Proud.

Meet Team Lukas!

Representing McCain are Stuart Herd, Jason Hopkinson, Andra Stan, Daniel Metheringham, John Harrison, Dave Shackley, Nick Wilson and Ryan Ward, who will be joined by McDonald’s Franchisee, Richard Marcroft.

The group are delighted that Andrew and Bill Proud (Lukas Proud’s Father and Grandfather) will also be taking up the challenge!

The Route

Coast to Coast, Franchisee to Franchisee.

Team Lukas will cover 135miles of challenging terrain over two days.

Start: McDonald’s Restaurant Blackpool seafront, run by Nigel Dunnington

Finish: McDonald’s Restaurant Scarborough town centre, run by Richard Marcroft

Your kind donation

Donations make a great difference to the RMHC charity and helps families stay close to their children at difficult times.    

Team Lukas really do need your support and any donation to the cause will be graciously welcomed.

Thank you for your support.