Overview

• Sam Thompson is set to finish his five-day, 260-mile journey at Old Trafford around 11 am on June 6 after departing Stamford Bridge on June 2
• A calf strain early in the challenge forced him to cycle more sections, though he has retained medical clearance to continue daily marathons and bike rides
• The campaign has raised over £1,169,922.42 for UNICEF with every pound being tripled by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and an anonymous donor
• Thompson’s resolve has been buoyed by emotional support from friends and family, including visits from Pete Wicks, sister Louise Thompson and brother-in-law Ryan Libbey
• His fundraising mission will be captured in an ITV special on June 13 and he is scheduled to play for England in Soccer Aid on June 15