In February 2017, I underwent my fifth orthopaedic operation in just over a year at Bristol Royal Infirmary's limb reconstruction unit. 

To correct the alignment of my right knee and ankle, the surgeons broke and re-adjusted my right leg four times in roughly 13 months,, aided by an ten-inch titanium plate and a particularly unpleasant contraption called a Taylor Spatial Frame.

After looking back to the hellish year spent battling surgery, post-operative depression, militant physios, MRSA, career upheaval, and an an inflexible knee full of scar tissue, I decided that I wanted something good to come from it.

So I'm realising a lifetime ambition to cycle across the United States, and I'm hoping to raise some money for UNICEF in the process. It's a fantastic charity that works tirelessly to help the world's most vulnerable children. Unlike many charities, it uses its money effectively and transparently to make a tangible positive impact on the world. If you're looking to make sure that your donation goes a long way to helping some of the world's most vulnerable people, there's few better charities to support. 

All money raised goes directly to UNICEF.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.