THE chief executive of the national charity Lifelites stopped off at New Milton's Sammy Miller Motor Museum as part of her epic 3,000-mile fundraising trip.

Simone Enefer-Doy, who travelled around England and Wales – in a variety of different vehicles – in just 15 days.

She was supported by Freemasons, who drove the assortment of weird and wonderful vehicles that transported her

At the museum Simone was presented with a £7,000 cheque by the Elizabethan Lodge of Freemasons which meets in Christchurch.

Members raised the money by performing as Freemasons would have done in 1717, and they dressed in period costume to present the cheque.

Lifelites donates life-changing technology for children in hospices across the British Isles – including those in Hampshire and Dorset.

Simone visited 48 landmarks across England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies during her ‘Lift for Lifelites returns’ and has raised more than £50,000, with money still coming in.

She said: “We count ourselves incredibly lucky to have such wonderful supporters, and we can’t thank them enough for coming out to support Lift for Lifelites returns.

“To everyone who made a donation, organised transport, secured landmarks, or even just came by to say hello, we are so grateful and we couldn’t have done it without you.

“The money you have helped us to raise will be life-changing for the children we work with.

“We are a very small, but very hard working charity and are determined to do all that we can to impact the lives of children who don’t have the same opportunities that we do due to the confines of their condition.

“Every moment is precious for these children and their families, and we want to make sure they can make the most of every second.”

During her travels Simone visited Bleinheim Palace, Goodwood, and the National Space Centre in transport including a canal boat, a classic Rolls Royce, a Tuk Tuk, a Lamborghini and many many more.