To mark me turning 30 in April I have decided to take a mini sabbatical to cycle from home to Rome. This is something I have thought about since my first big cycle from London to Paris back in 2018, so I am excited to finally have the opportunity! I also plan on running the Belfast marathon the week before I set off on this adventure #prayformyshins!

The cycle I have planned is 2,670 miles through 13 countries and the marathon is 26 miles… so I thought fundraising £2,700 would be a perfect target.

I have decided to raise money for Home for Good. The blurb below sort of explains what they do, but this is a cause that means quite a lot to me. My girlfriend’s family currently foster an awesome soon to be four year old who has brought a lot of joy into my life.

Anna’s parents have fostered 18 children over the past 14 years, which is definitely a much harder challenge than cycling to Rome! Will let you read the blurb, but genuinely so thankful if you feel like/are able to sponsor me. The money raised will go to the NI branch of Home for Good and hopefully impact children and young people who do not have a forever family.

Home for Good has a bold vision to find a home for every child who needs one in the UK through fostering, adoption and supported lodgings for teenagers. We believe the Church has a crucial role to play.

We practically equip individuals and families as they explore fostering, adoption or supported lodgings for teenagers. We mobilise churches and communities to understand and support families who love and raise children with care experience. We seek to influence wider society, by building bridges.

Find out more at www.homeforgood.org.uk