Overview

• Thompson ran from Stamford Bridge to Hemel Hempstead before cycling to Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on June 2
• The five-day mission traces a route through Villa Park, Vale Park and Goodison Park before finishing at Old Trafford on June 6
• ITV’s This Morning and Hits Radio are providing live daily coverage and ITV1 will broadcast the documentary Sam Thompson’s Match Ball Mission
• Thompson is undertaking the challenge to raise funds for Unicef’s efforts to help children grow up safe, healthy and able to play
• His sister Louise praised his willingness to show vulnerability as a way to challenge toxic masculinity and said she will accompany him at key stages