Mark Prince OBE set up the Kiyan Prince Foundation in the wake of the tragic and untimely death of his 15 year old son in 2006, QPR academy player Kiyan - another innocent victim of knife crime in London. Over the years, the foundation has grown and developed in becoming a leading light in combatting, preventing and turning youth away from knife and gang crime throughout the city, through its outreach programmes and workshops it runs in schools and communities, which focus on education, motivation and boxing training.

This August I’ll be competing in the Vichy Ironman with some friends. This involves a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile cycle, and finishing up with a marathon. I’d like to use this as an opportunity to raise some funds and awareness for the inspirational and life-saving work the KPF is doing. I’d be hugely grateful for any donations to this end.

James