This is for you Margot and Gigi...
I am taking part in this bike ride for my beautiful, Autistic, daughters - Margot 6 and Gigi 4. Every mile cycled is for them.
As a family, we have come up against the many barriers that stand in the way of Autistic children being able to access what most of us take for granted in day to day life. This is especially tough to witness for your own children.
Autism is rarely a stand alone disability and it is common to experience chronic illness and have multiple disabilities when you are Autistic - as we have also learnt with Margot and Gigi. The challenges faced by them are complex and far-reaching.
Our experience has been one of extreme burnout for both Margot and Gigi, witnessing two incredible, full of life children unable to leave the house for weeks and becoming physically unwell from the effects of Autistic burnout.
Autism isn't an 'invisible disability' for us and affects every aspect of their day to day life.
As a family, our wish is that the money raised for this ride creates awareness, reduces judgement and gives Autistic children the support and opportunities that they deserve - to thrive.
It is an honour to be raising money for a charity who 'stand with Autistic children and young people so that they can be themselves' - this is everything I could want for Margot and Gigi - so that they grow up knowing that they are perfect exactly the way they are.
I will be cycling 220 miles in a single day on Sunday 22 June 2025. Starting in Manchester and finishing in London, I'll be leaving my limits behind to raise vital funds for Ambitious about Autism.
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity standing with autistic children and young people. They champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities for autistic young people and their families.
My Activity Tracking
546
mi
My target 220 mi
My Achievements
Shared page
Self-donated
Added a profile pic
Added a blog post
Received 10 donations
25% fundraising target
50% fundraising target
Fundraising target reached
50% distance target reached
Challenge complete!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£200
Margot & Gigi Xxx
£150
Matt Thomas
Fantastic effort mate… although any excuse for you to get into some Lycra - Matt, Donna and the kids x
£150
Nick Browne
Good Luck Jack! Great effort for a fantastic cause. Lots of love Nick, Hannah, Isla, Hugo and Harry x
£100
The Podburys
What an incredible challenge for such an incredible cause. You are such an amazing Daddy to your gorgeous girls. So much love to you, Lottie, Margot and Gigi. We love you, Lizzie, Alex, Sebbie, Harry and Lottie xxx
£100
Lesley Blythman
Good luck, go for it!
£100
Raj
Jack - best of luck - such an amazing thing to do for your girls. x
£100
Ferg, Beth, & Ruari
Incredible effort! Hope you have a comfy saddle and strong tailwind. Allez Jack!
£100
Lulu & M
Only 10 months to go!!!! Wishing you every success in raising as much as possible for AAA. Lulu & M.
£100
James & Clair
Jack, you are an incredible Dad to our gorgeous grand daughters Margot and Gigi. What an amazing challenge to undertake for such a worthwhile cause. We will be cheering you on for every single mile of the 220 and we know you will smash it. GO JACK ! xxx
£100
Phoebe, Henry, Ada And Rory
An amazing thing to be doing for such an amazing cause! We will be cheering you on every bit of the way. Margot and Gigi couldn't have wished for a more loving, fun and caring daddy than you! We love you lots xoxoxo
£100
Lucy Scarlett
What a brilliant cause. I know the thoughts of your beautiful girls will get you through the challenge. Good luck Jack!!
£100
Julian Ransom
Jack, Lottie, Margot and Gigi we love you- with all our love and support Amanda, Julian, Thea, Imogen and Flora xxxxxxx
£100
Millie & Richard
Good luck Jack , you are an inspiration . Well done in raising money for such a fantastic charity. Xx
£50
Hannah Billings
Well done Jack - you are an incredible dad to two amazing girls. Good luck on your cycle!
£25
Tom Worne
Good luck Jack
£25
Lizzy Campbell
You are amazing Jack! Wishing you so much luck and sending lots of love to you Lottie, Margot and Gigi xxxx ❤️
£25
Imogen Ransom
Good luck Jack! What an amazing cause for two beautiful girls!
£20
Sue Thornhill
Jack good luck with your 220miles bike ride and such a worthwhile cause.A member of your family told me about it.
£20
Sandra & Steve
Good luck Jack
£10
Kit Adlington
I don’t know you personally but have heard a lot about your girls from a member of your family. Good luck with your bike ride Jack and supporting a great charity
£10
Go Daddy Go!! You are our hero and we love you, Margot Mouse and Gigi Mo xxxx