Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m supporting Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).

Why KSS?

In August 2025, on a Redhill Cycling Club ride that he was leading, our good friend and club leader Julian had a horrible crash, sustaining injuries that would claim his life a few days later.

I have never been so relieved to see a helicopter and paramedics arrive to take over his care from us, stabilise him, get him to hospital and ultimately give his family a chance to say their goodbyes. It was a complex and challenging rescue, but he was in expert hands and we are all so thankful for their amazing efforts. It's been tough for all of us to get back to riding after that day and we really miss his leading, his encyclopaedic knowledge of the trails, his smile and love for a post ride beer.

Julian loved riding in the Elan Valley in Mid Wales, and it feels apt that I do this challenge in his memory, with my good friend Paul, in a place Julian loved so much. Any support you can give will make a huge difference to the Air Ambulance team's ability to help people in similar crisis situations.

KSS helicopters are flying emergency rooms. When there’s a life-or-death call, they bring specialised doctors, paramedics, and treatment to the scene, fast. And they don’t stop 24/7, 365 days a year.

But without the support of people like you and me, they can’t get off the ground. Our support gets their lifesaving team to where they’re urgently needed.

Without us, they can’t keep flying. Without us, they can’t save lives.