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So a little bit about me

I have always been a very active person, always challenging myself and pushing to the limit. Since completing 2 marathons couple years back I have been eager to do more for people in need, especially in current times. During lockdown I picked up on cycling properly and in 2022 I decided to do something I have never done before, cycling from London to Paris doing 250 miles. I have always enjoyed doing a lot of charity work, which include volunteering with Everton in the Community to support sports sessions for adults and children. Some of my favourite moments include supporting the homeless community on Christmas Day and helping out on disability sessions across the region. I was involved in grassroots football, voluntary managing a team for nearly 4 years now. It has been amazing to see the amazing group of kids grow and learn throughout the years.

The Cause

This totally unique cycling challenge will start at our Sam’s House in Bristol to beautiful Amsterdam.

Sam’s House in Bristol, one of our Homes from Home, conquer the Cotswolds, experience cycling through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty and celebrate in Amsterdam!

Our Homes from Home are a free place for families to stay when their child is going through cancer treatment. They’re close to principal treatment centres, helping families avoid the extra financial burdens of travel, accommodation and food costs. They also allow young cancer patients to be close to their loved ones, keeping the family together at a difficult time.

How Sam’s House got its name

Sam’s House is named after Sam Deacon who passed away aged eight, due to complications after a bone marrow transplant. His parents Laraine and Eric set up the ‘Children with Leukaemia Trust’ to fundraise with Young Lives vs Cancer.

The couple wanted to create an environment of care, support and security similar to what they have experienced at CLIC House during their son’s treatment. With the support of the United Bristol Healthcare Trust, £1 million was raised for the house and it was officially opened in 2002 by Gary Lineker, who had visited Sam during his illness.