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Fundraiser of the Month: Paul Blyth

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We’re delighted to celebrate Paul Blyth as our October Fundraiser of the Month for his incredible achievement cycling the length of Portugal on the famous N2 route – from Chaves to Faro. Over six gruelling days, Paul covered an astonishing 458 miles, climbing more than 31,700 feet – higher than Mount Everest.

Here’s what Paul had to say about his achievement:

“ Last week was the Ride Portugal N2 Chaves to Faro. 6 days, 458 miles, 31,742 feet with a riding time of 32 hours and 20 minutes. I am not going to lie, it was pretty tough, but I did train hard, and it paid off, and the added motivation of fundraising for Spread a Smile, kept the legs turning and the smile on my face. It really was the trip of a lifetime!

“It has been an absolute pleasure doing this for Spread a Smile and thank you all for your support, kind wishes, and motivational calls before the event. I am really very, very grateful!.”

A huge congratulations to Paul on completing his journey, and our deepest thanks for his hard work and incredible fundraising – raising an amazing £6,000, including funds from a quiz night and SCOR’s contribution. Thanks to this incredible support, we can continue our work spreading smiles to seriously ill children through in-person entertainer hospital visits, family events, and online sessions across our 39 NHS hospital partners.

Feeling inspired?
Why not take on your own challenge? Find out more about our upcoming Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) Triathlon Challenge, in partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Charity, taking place on 12 September 2026.

 

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The Compass Carter Osborne TB100

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Last week, saw over 60 cyclists take on the Compass Carter Osborne Big 100 Cycle 2025 – an incredible event which brings together teams of riders from different organisations to raise money for charity.

For the third year running, Spread a Smile was delighted to be chosen by Compass Carter Osborne as their official charity partner for the event which saw an incredible group of people taking on the 100km and 100-mile routes through the scenic Kent countryside.

Spread a Smile’s Chief Executive, Lucy Jackson said, “The Compass Carter Osborne Big 100 Cycle is a brilliant example of how companies can achieve their CSR objectives whilst bringing together partners and clients for a very special, fun and challenging day out. The event is a highlight in our calendar and Spread a Smile is extremely proud and grateful to have been chosen as charity partner for the last three years.”

With the incredible dedication of Compass Carter Osborne, their sponsors, and participants since the event began, we’d like to say a big thank you to everyone involved for their hard work, helping us to spread many more smiles to seriously ill children and young people.

If you are interested in exploring ways your company can support our vital work, please reach out to Lucy Chesney, our Head of Partnerships, at lucychesney@spreadasmile.org.