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Rated 4.5 stars on Trustpilot Have you seen two boys in yellow cycling round Thetford and the surrounding area? They are two boys on a mission for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. If you do see them and their support crew (aka Mum & Dad/ Vicky & Rob), give them a wave to show some support and encouragement. Having gotten rid of their training wheels in May 2021 and mastered two wheels, James (aged 7) and Samuel (aged 6) have decided to challenge themselves during 2022 and are going to keep a log of every mile that they cycle. For a mile to count both boys will need to cycle it - the boys think they can go further than 400 miles!

During January, James and Samuel have both cycled 90.99miles, how far do you think they could go during the whole of 2022? If you sponsor please also guess how many miles you think the boys will cycle, the person who has the closest guess will win a Christmas Hamper. One guess per sponsorship, if you pick a number that has already been taken we will ask you to choose a different number. Current guesses range from 350-780 miles. Your support and sponsorship will hugely encourage the boys. They are very proud to be able to do this to raise funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Your encouragement will keep the wheels moving and we will keep you updated throughout the year on progress. To sponsor James and Samuel, visit the website using the link below or simply scan the QR code to the right:

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