RESIDENTS have sent their best wishes to a driver on his mammoth 1,500 mile trek from Cumbria to Poland to donate much-needed goods to the people of Ukraine.

Truck driver Dave Gordon began the cross-country journey from Ulverston to Ukraine yesterday afternoon to deliver aid supplies to those most in need.

When Cater Kwik boss Matthew Mayvers appealed for a truck driver to deliver supplies to Ukraine, it was a ‘no brainer’ for Dave who volunteered immediately.

Refusing to let Dave take on the journey alone, Mr Mayvers has joined his trusty worker on the mammoth trip.

After hearing about Matthew and Dave's missing, people took to social media to show their support.

Lee Thompson said: "Hope their seats are very comfortable, and it has cruise control lol. Good luck guys"

Kathleen Alec Croasdell said: "Well done lads good luck."

Lori Robinson said: "Best of luck to you both, Godspeed."

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You're having a laugh said: "So lovely, well done."

Kath Nevinson said: "Good luck lads stay safe."

The Observer said: "Well done lads, they need all the help they can get from good people like yourselves."

Jack Rowe said: "Good luck all, stay safe." 

The Cooked Sock said: "Good work. All credit to you"

Mark Currie said: "Good luck"

Cindy Dalt said: "Safe journey!!"

Matthew and Dave are well on their way to Poland after an outpouring of generosity from the public, the truck was full and ready for driver Dave to make the 40-hour journey to the Ukraine/Poland border and drop vital supplies off for refugees.

Dawn Thomson said: "Well done. Safe journey to you both."

Kathleen Alec Croasdell said: "Well done lads good luck."

Hindpool lad done good said: "Great effort by all concerned, be nice to think a daily blog in NWE might be good as hopefully, another lorry load will be right behind it."

Elaine Pike said: "Well done both. Have a safe journey."

Karen Fawcett said: "Well done and stay safe."