At the end of August I will be attempting to canoe the length of the Thames from its source in Cricklade, Wiltshire, to the city of London. 

This equals around 140 miles over 6 days, and will be paddling on average for 7 hours per day, all in the name of a wonderful organisation called Fight for Peace.

I was introduced to the Woolwich-based employability and martial arts training centre through my work with the Forward Foundation, and can't wait to put in a shift for a cause that's becoming increasingly important to me. Some of the people who benefit from FFP are some of the most disadvantaged and determined people I've ever come across, and every single penny you donate here will go straight into improving facilities and increasing their reach. I'll be funding the challenge entirely by myself.

I owe you a huge thank you for visiting this page, and I am hugely appreciative of your support!

The next step is learning how to use a canoe. Wish me luck, and thanks again.

Mike x