Following a year's battle with cancer in 2016 and subsequent amputation below the knee, my son Conall learnt to ride a bike again thanks to the generous support of The Aaron Lewis Foundation - a local charity in Southend who funded an electric hand-cranked wheelchair bike.

Several years down the line and Con is on 2 wheels and a mountain bike fanatic.

Con and I are now undertaking the ​52m London-Southend bike ride - further than he has ridden before, to help raise money for ALF so they can continue to support individuals and families like us.

No donation is too small and greatly appreciated.

Meanwhile the wheelchair bike lives on with it's 3rd owner!

Read more about the great work of the Aaron Lewis Foundation https://www.aaronlewisfoundation.org.uk/.