Driving a 150kg Pumpkin for a Great Cause!
At Kendall Cars, we love supporting good causes in our community. Especially when they involve something as unexpected (and heavy!) as a 150kg pumpkin!
This September, we received an interesting request from Matt, a local resident and valued customer. Matt had successfully grown an enormous 150kg pumpkin and needed a reliable vehicle to safely transport it to Tulleys Farm in Crawley. While the logistics might sound straightforward, moving something that size requires the right vehicle and careful planning.
That’s where our pickup truck hire service came in.
But this wasn’t just about pumpkin- it was about purpose.
Giant Pumpkin Helping Raise £1000 for East Surrey Hospital
Matt is currently undergoing chemotherapy at East Surrey Hospital, after being diagnosed with blood cancer in July 2024. But even while dealing with his treatment, he still managed to grow this incredible pumpkin with the hope of turning it into something positive. His goal was to raise money for the Surrey & Sussex Healthcare (SASH) Charity Cancer Fund – the charity supporting him throughout his treatment.
When Matt reached out to us, he mentioned he wanted to keep his costs as low as possible so that more money could go directly to the fundraiser. Without hesitation we offered him one of our reliable Ford Ranger pickup trucks completely free of charge to get the job done.
£1,000 Raised and Media Attention: The Impact of One Pumpkin
Tulleys Farm bought Matt’s impressive 150kg pumpkin for £1,000, with all the money going straight to the cause. It was a fantastic example of what can happen when local businesses and individuals come together. Even better, the story caught the attention of the media. It was featured in Surrey Live, helping to spread awareness and encourage even more support.
If you’d like to contribute to the cause, donations are still being accepted via the JustGiving page.
We’re proud to have played a small part in supporting such a meaningful effort. But the real credit goes to Matt – for his strength, creativity, and determination to give back, even while facing his own challenges.
