Sammy, Davey, Tommy and Jackie are cycling Lands End to John O' Groats!

By Beth Monks

Sammy, Davey, Tommy, and Jackie Are Cycling Lands End to John O' Groats: Epic cycling journeys across the UK.

4 of Beth’s friends will be cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats aiming to raise the money needed to buy Beth a Boma offroad powered wheelchair.

Any excess cash will be donated to the Aspire Human Needs Fund which provides essential equipment for spinally injured people.

Donations can be made through the Just Giving Website and the teams preparations can be found on their Facebook group.

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