In 2026, Myself and Jemima will be taking part in a series of fundraising events in support of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance as a way of saying a heartfelt thank you for the extraordinary care they provided to our family.

In September 2025, Jemima's parents were involved in a serious and life-threatening car accident. In a moment that changed our lives forever, Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance were there when it mattered most. Their crews responded with speed, skill, and professionalism, providing critical care at the scene and ensuring our parents received the urgent medical attention they needed. Without their rapid response and expertise, the outcome could have been very different.

Thanks to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, our parents survived, and our family was given something we can never take for granted, more time together. More shared memories, more conversations, and more ordinary moments that now feel incredibly precious.

This fundraising journey is our way of giving something back to the service that gave us so much. Every event we take on in 2026 is dedicated to helping Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance continue their vital, lifesaving work, so they can be there for other families facing their own moments of crisis. Any support, whether through donations, sharing this page, or words of encouragement truly means the world to us and helps ensure this incredible service can continue to save lives across Dorset & Somerset.

We intend to fill 2026 with as many cycling and running challenges as possible. The current planned events are:

• February 8th – Portland coastal Half Marathon - Andy
• March 1st – Weymouth 10k - Jemima
• March 8th – Granite 10-Mile Run - Andy
• April 18th – While not an official event, I will be travelling to Spain for a five-day cycling and running holiday. During this trip, I aim to cycle at least 500km and run or walk 50km - Andy
• May 24th – Great West Half Marathon - Andy & Jemima
• June 20th – Chase the Sun North: a 205-mile cycle across the country in one day, riding from sunrise to sunset. This challenge starts on the coast in Whitley Bay and finishes on the coast in Ayr - Andy

More events will be added as the year goes on, and every mile covered will be in support of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and the lifesaving work they do every single day.
Andy & Jemima