If you haven't already seen Bracknell's only bright and colourful lit up Mini, then where have you been?

A kind-hearted man is spreading Christmas cheer with his 'festive mini' to lift people's spirits whilst raising awareness for two charities, the MS Trust and Duchenne UK. 

For the past three years, Nicholas (Nico) Martin has stuck thousands of lights on his Mini car in a bid to spread magic on the roads. 

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Neighbourhoods across the borough have been lucky to see the bright and colourful car this festive season as Nico aims to raise even more money.

The Bracknell resident shared the reason behind his festive car display.

He said: "It has been a truly difficult year for everyone, so this is something I've been looking forward to all year as it really cheers everyone up when they see it.

"In 2015, my mother was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. For years we thought the constant fatigue and headaches were the result of bad sleeping habits and a poor diet. It wasn’t until she started talking about a constant tingling sensation and other symptoms did we realise there was a much bigger problem.

"When my mother was eventually diagnosed with MS, it was kind of a relief… because all the symptoms finally made sense. Sadly though, the symptoms have only gotten worse over the years, and she was later diagnosed with secondary progressive MS."

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Nicholas has chosen to support Duchenne UK for Marcus Rooks, an 11-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

He said: "I was introduced to Marcus last year through the Festive MINI as it's difficult for him and his family to get out to see all the amazing Christmas displays dotted around town, so I was asked if I could bring the lights to him.

"Since learning about his condition, I've wanted to support him in any way that I can ever since."

He added: "With even more lights this year, the Festive MINI is hoping to raise money for two amazing charities: the MS Trust and Duchenne UK.

So far, Nico has raised £1,635.15 out of his £2,020.00 target and hopes to raise even more.

Visit: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/FestiveMINI to donate.