Will and I love cycling and both are involved with the charity, Man&Boy, and we were thinking about what we could do to raise money and tell the story of the good work that M&B does with families in SW London and Surrey. We decided that there was only one way: taking on a huge challenge of riding from Land's End, Cornwall to John O'Groats, Scotland - a journey of over 850 miles (1400km) over 9 days of riding! 

Man&Boy is a charity that supports boys aged 9-12 who are struggling at school or at home by running camps, courses, and activities that involve a significant adult male role model in the family unit (father, step-father, grandfather, uncle etc.) and these activities challenge and encourage the pair to build their bond whilst doing things that take them out of their comfort zone!

I have seen through working for M&B over the last two years, that the quality time and bonding that occurs between the Man&Boy involved together in these activities can raise self-esteem, increase wellbeing and deepen relationships which further enables boys to reach their potential and for families to build resilience whilst creating lifelong memories together. 

The money donated will go directly towards providing opportunities for families to be involved in the Man&Boy program. These activities are free for referrers to refer and it's also free for families to enable people of all backgrounds and means to access this vital program. 

 We receive our funding from national and local grant funders but also importantly from personal supporters and sponsors whose support through regular monthly giving and one-off donations is vital. If you'd be able to support us regularly or through donating to this challenge event, that would be so helpful! Every donation makes a difference to the life of a family who will grow together through their involvement in this program. 

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