Sam Ross – More than Source to Sea

Source to Sea on the River Stour for Macmillan.

Sam Ross, Jamie Gibbs, Chris ‘Muzza’ Murray and George Shillito have just competed an epic challenge that was far tougher than they ever imagined. 

The Goal

The plan was to cross the Channel from Alderney to Poole. When the conditions stopped them from completing it they decided to run a plan B down the River Stour. Trees, weeds and a drowning sheep made it hard and eventful!

Sam’s Story…

It is truly unfortunate that we at some point will or have all been affected by Cancer. My Dad passed away in December after loosing his fight with a Brain Tumour. He was a great inspiration to many people including myself and is sorely missed. During his battle there were many people that offered support to him and our family and when he was hospitalised in September the team at Macmillan in Christchurch were incredible. The facility they run is almost entirely funded through the charity itself and my Dad was keen to raise money for them. In my Dad’s final few weeks he ran a fundraising night to this end. He also asked me if in the future I could do something to help.

This was hammered home when my Dad’s brother, my Uncle Martin passed away after a short but very aggressive battle with Cancer earlier this year.

To fulfil my Dad’s wish I wanted to choose something tough, and whilst it pales in comparison to the battle that many people fight every day with various types of this disease my hope is that by doing this it will help fund a great unit that makes the battle that bit easier. Words : Sam Ross

Show your support by heading to their Just Giving page here : justgiving.com/supchallenges/

They are still planning to cross the Channel so stay up to date with their plans on their FB page here.