Burdett and Potter plan 'Del Boy' driving charity challenge

In support of CASCAID

Laura Dew
clock • 2 min read

BMO GAM co-heads of multi-manager Gary Potter and Rob Burdett have taken up a challenge for industry charity CASCAID, driving a Reliant Robin van around the UK.

The pair will be driving the van, made famous by its appearances on TV sitcom Only Fools and Horses, over 19 days and Potter estimates they will cover 3,500 miles. Their challenge will begin in September and the duo hope to throw a ‘Bon Voyage' party before they set off on their travels. Potter and Burdett (both pictured), who have worked together for more than 20 years, will split the driving between them and have been getting lots of practice in their new vehicle, which will be decorated with CASCAID branding. Bonham Carter kicks off CASCAID charity push with New Zealand skydive ...

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