12 Challenges for Cancer Research & Care Experienced Support

Raising Funds for Two Causes Close to My Heart: Cancer Research and Care-Experienced Communities

Hi everyone,

For the past couple of years, February has been a special month for me. It marks the anniversary of my father’s passing, and I’ve used it as an opportunity to fundraise for Cancer Research UK, an organisation committed to finding new and better ways to beat cancer. Since completing that first charity run, I haven’t stopped – pushing myself to become fitter, stronger, and faster.

This year, I’m taking things up a level. I’ll be raising funds for two causes that mean so much to me:

1. Cancer Research UK – to continue the fight against cancer, which affects so many lives.

2. Avocados – an incredible organisation my wife and daughter work with that supports the Care Experienced community. Those who grow up in the care system face overwhelming inequalities, and Avocados is working hard to provide resources, opportunities, and raise awareness to create a better future for them.

To support these two causes, I’ve committed to completing 12 challenging events over the year – starting in January 2025. Each event will push me to my limits, with runs, triathlons, and multi-sport challenges. While injuries can happen (I’m not getting any younger!), I promise to make up for any missed events – because this commitment matters to me.

My Event Line-Up So Far:

(With more to be announced as the year goes on!)

As I complete each event, I’ll share updates on Facebook – letting you know how I got on and how your donations are making a difference.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help these two vital causes: fighting cancer and supporting care-experienced young people to thrive.

Thank you for reading and for any support you can give – it truly means the world to me and my family.

Let’s make this year one to remember.