Hello, my name is Ryley, and I am setting out on a mission to show underprivileged children around South America that their dreams should never be forgotten.

Back in September 2025, I travelled to Guatemala to fulfil my dream of learning to speak Spanish. During my time there, I helped coach football training sessions for children of all ages, bringing new styles of training, energy, and enjoyment to the game.

Seeing how much these children loved football, yet often struggled to believe their dreams were truly achievable, touched me in a way nothing else ever has.

Now, I am setting out on a 1,200 km run across 10 countries in Europe over 40 days. One of my biggest dreams has always been to experience different cultures and parts of the world, and although this challenge will be extremely difficult, I hope it can inspire children to never let go of their dreams, no matter how hard or far-fetched they may seem.

Throughout this challenge, my goal is to raise as much money as possible to give back to communities across South America. I plan to run football programmes for children of different ages, provide football kits and boots, support aspiring coaches, and pass on any knowledge and experience I can.

Before this challenge, I will also be completing a series of events, including pushing a child in his wheelchair up the Three Peaks in the UK and running a marathon in the 40-degree heat of Morocco.

Everything will be documented on social media, and I would love to answer any questions along the way. Any support, no matter how small, would be massively appreciated and would go towards making a real difference.

Thank you, everyone, for reading and supporting this journey.

Hasta luego, gente.