Its eight years since the bike accident that had me off work for nearly a year. I have been so inspired by the staff of Claire House and the work they do I have organised for a whole bunch of colleagues to ride the C2C to help raise funds for this most excellent cause.

This is a hurdle for me personally but nothing compared to the emotional minefield the parents must face with a terminally ill child, if ever there was a reason to get back in the saddle, this is it.

Imagine hearing the worst possible news as a parent - that your child is seriously ill and not expected to live to be an adult. Claire House helps parents create wonderful experiences for their children and bring back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support, Claire House helps families smile again when life couldn’t get any tougher. Your money can make a real different to a family who urgently need more support.