Man cycling hundreds of miles for Rowans Hospice

Russell Tullett will be completing the feat to raise money for The Rowans Hospice, in Purbrook.

The hospice provides end-of-life care for people in Portsmouth and the surrounding area.

Russell, from Chichester who worked as a nurse in Portsmouth for a number of years, will be cycling more than 275 miles for the event this year.

He said: ‘For those who know me, this will be a huge challenge as I’m not the most athletic person.

‘I also underwent a hip replacement last September.

‘So not only do I have the challenge of the cycle ride itself but the uphill struggle of getting match fit.’

Russell has set up a fundraising page and has already raise £670.

He will be holding fundraising events throughout the year to boost donations.

To make a donation visit justgiving.com/fundraising/Russell-Tullett.