Sam Thompson Battles Injury in 260-Mile Soccer Aid Challenge for UNICEF

Sam Thompson, the former Made In Chelsea star, is undertaking a grueling 260-mile challenge to deliver the Soccer Aid match ball from Stamford Bridge in London to Old Trafford in Manchester, raising funds for UNICEF. The challenge involves running five marathons and cycling 160 miles over five days, culminating just before the Soccer Aid charity football match on June 15. Despite suffering a significant calf injury early in the challenge, Thompson is determined to complete the journey, mixing walking and cycling as advised by medical professionals. He has been supported throughout by friends including Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes, who has praised Thompson's resilience and encouraged donations for the cause. The journey is being documented live on ITV’s This Morning and Hits Radio, with a dedicated ITV1 documentary airing before the event. Thompson’s motivation is deeply personal, inspired by his family and the children helped by UNICEF worldwide.