I completed the race in 1 hour and 43 minutes. It was a beautiful day and I really enjoyed the event. I have been overwhelmed with my support, raising £570 including Gift Aid. Below are two photos of me coming to the end of my run. I was running in memory of Jack Maddams. Pippa Parker
Jack Maddams
Tour De Kent 2013 in memory of Jack Maddams
On the May Bank Holiday weekend, a big group of cyclists took on the Tour De Kent, an event dreamt up by Roger Maddams in memory of his son Jack. The event was a great success and you can read Roger’s write-up below as well as the thoughts of other riders that took part in the
CRY Heart of London Bridges Sponsored Walk 2008
Following the success of CRY’s inaugural Heart of London Bridges Sponsored Walk in 2007 the event took place again in 2008, with over 600 CRY supporters in attendance. The walk, led once again by CRY Patron Kathryn Harries, started at Victoria Embankment Gardens and ended at Hays Galleria near London Bridge. The route involved crossing 8
It was an emotional scene as hundred of footballers came together to celebrate the life of a youngster who died in his sleep. Jack Maddams was 17 when he suffered a fatal heart attack brought on by a rare disease. Shocked by his death, Jack’s friends decided to organise a charity football tournament. The five-a-side event,
Son's sad legacy (dad has same rare disease that killed his lad)
A dad whose talented footballer son died from a rare disease has been told he has the same condition. Roger Maddams, 47, could have a heart attack at any moment due to Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome – which killed son Jack, 17, in his sleep. Heartbroken Roger was offered emergency tests for the condition along with
Friends set up tournament in memory of Jack
Talented teenager Jack Maddams may be gone but he certainly isn’t forgotten. Friends of the 17-year-old, who died in his sleep a month ago, are organising a charity five-a-side football tournament in his memory. They hope 48 teams, including FA registered clubs, will sign up for the event which takes place at Strood Leisure Centre, from