On March 26th, our daughter Alannah was born five weeks premature. Hours later, she was diagnosed with OA-TOF and VACTERL associations - meaning she was born unable to swallow, with her food pipe disconnected from her stomach and also attached to her windpipe.

​She was immediately transferred from Bath to Cardiff and underwent major surgery on day two. Because of a "long gap" between the ends of her food pipe, her recovery was intense. She fought bravely in the Cardiff NICU until we finally brought her home on May 3rd.

​Emma and I are eternally grateful to the incredible NHS staff who saved her life and to our friends and family who carried us through. Living through that fear gave us a deep understanding of what other families face and our hearts go out to anyone going through the same struggle.

​Today, Alannah is home and doing brilliantly. As her dad, I want to do everything I can to give back and support others navigating this diagnosis.

​This September, I am cycling 450 miles solo from Keynsham to Milford, Donegal to raise money for TOFS—the charity providing crucial lifelong support to families of children born unable to swallow.

​Please note: I am covering all my own travel, accommodation and ferry costs personally. Every single penny donated here goes directly to the charity to help families who need it most.

​Thank you for your support,

George