Hello everyone. This week I was due to make my third trip to Lourdes with my mum and other friends, travelling with the charity Across on the Jumbulance. Sadly, all Across pilgrimages have been cancelled this year because of COVID-19 – most of the VIPs who travel with us suffer from a range of medical conditions that make them highly vulnerable to the virus.

Cancelling all travel has put Across under a lot of financial pressure. The charity needs to raise £150,000 this year to be able to start travelling again next year. So I decided to do a sponsored bike ride – with a  difference! Over the coming weeks, I am going to cycle the equivalent distance from my front door to Lourdes – approximately 666 miles. My virtual bike ride to Lourdes will happen on the roads near my home, so it will take me a little time, but I will share updates along the way from both my actual rides and where I would be if I was on the road to Lourdes! I love to support Across because it helps so many people who need care and support to go on holiday like the rest of us. Thank you so much for any sponsorship you can give, and I look forward to letting you know how I get on!

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