Sam is a Healthcare Assistant at St Georges Court Care Home, who recently pledged to turn his hobby into a fundraising effort for the residents, by cycling 100 miles around Cambridgeshire.
Sam enjoys cycling as a hobby in his spare time but has decided to commit to a long-distance cycle to help raise money for the resident’s comfort fund. This fund helps to provide fun and interesting days out for the residents as well as new equipment.
Sam’s journey starts tomorrow (3rd June) at 8 am and he plans to complete the 100-mile route before his colleagues finish their shift.
When asked what inspired him to do this, Sam said, “ It's been a tough time for everyone this past year. We have all missed friends and family and I chose this challenge because the residents deserve more to enrich their lives, to give them more possibilities to come together as a family and as a home."
He also added, “I enjoy cycling but I am very much a recreational cyclist so 100 miles is quite a daunting prospect! I know I can and will rise to the challenge though for everyone at St Georges Court. I aim to set off from St Georges at 08:00 on Thursday 3rd June on a route that will take me up to Thetford Forest before heading down the Waveney Valley to Lowestoft, taking in Bungay and Beccles along the way. I hope to maintain a good average speed that should see me complete the route before the amazing staff finish their shift at 20:00."
We all wish Sam the best of luck for his challenge and hope he completes it in the time he wishes to, safely.
If you would like to support Sam on his journey and donate towards his cause, please click here.