20 Good Deeds

Good Deed 3/20 – Let’s Talk About Cancer

At Bridge Classic Cars, we always try to do our bit to raise awareness of important causes. When a member of the team was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, it quickly became apparent that several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team have experienced cancer first-hand.

After reaching out to our friends and family, we brought together a group of men to help break the silence and encourage conversation about what it means to be diagnosed with the ‘Big C’.

Although things have come a long way, there is still a stigma around men talking about emotional topics. The aim of this project is to show that men can talk about the impact that cancer had on them and their families. We have put together a 35-minute video that shows the conversation that took place in the hope that more of them happen as a result.


Voices That Need to Be Heard

Cancer is often dealt with in silence, especially among men. Societal expectations and personal fears can create barriers to open discussion. Our project seeks to take down these barriers. Our video captures raw, honest conversations about the fears, the struggles, and the triumphs of living with and beyond cancer. The men in the video talk about their initial reactions, their treatments, and the emotional toll the disease has taken on them and their loved ones.

The Silent Supporters

The video also features the voices of the wives and partners who have stood by these men through their cancer journey. Their perspectives highlight the ripple effect of cancer, showing how it touches not just the individuals diagnosed but also their entire support networks. These women speak of their own fears, their roles as caregivers, and the strength they’ve found in supporting their partners.


Offering Support and Friendship

Ultimately, this project is about offering support and friendship to those impacted by cancer. It’s about reminding everyone that they are not alone in their journey. The bravery of the men and women featured in our video should serve as motivation for more people to speak up and share their stories. We hope that this project will ignite a broader conversation, one that extends beyond our circle and into the wider community.

Please watch the full video when it goes live at 8pm on Thursday – set a reminder here.


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Good Deed 2/20 -Drive It Day 2024

Another year of Drive It Day, another brilliant turnout. Unlike last year, the weather remained dry and bright. There was a massive variety of cars spanning the eras, from pre-war to more modern fast Fords. We were delighted to welcome the Lowestoft Car Club as well as members from many other local classic car clubs. Some of our guests travelled great distances to be with us, including a 1960s Aston Martin which was an absolute show stopper, this was driven all the way from Clapham.

Prestige Catering returned and provided a tasty array of Mediterranean food which went down well. Lots of guests were kind enough to donate towards the fundraising efforts for NSPCC, this is what this event is all about. All in all it was a lovely day.

Good Deed 1/20 – Harrington Jacket

Our first of 20 good deeds we will be completing this year was giving away one of our Bridge Classic Cars branded Harrington jackets.

We asked you to nominate someone deserving in a recent social media post by tagging them in the comments. Once time ran out, we used Google’s random number generator to choose the deserving winner.

The winner was Peter Ling who is now the proud owner of a very stylish jacket.

1 good deed done…19 to go!