A TEENAGER from Sheffield who needed five operations on his feet as a child has completed a 1,000 mile bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats.
Jack Pearson, aged 16, was born with a club foot which affected his nerves and blood supply and left him needing surgery so he could walk.
Jack, from Chapeltown, had to wear a calliper for six months as a baby and underwent five operations in as many years.
He was just five when he had his fifth and final operation at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
And to say thank you to the staff Jack decided to complete a sponsored bike ride in aid of the hospital's charity.
He was accompanied on the journey, which involved an average of nine hours cycling a day, by his dad Dave and cousin Robert Gower.
Their efforts raised nearly £2,300.
What do you think? Post your comments below"The bike ride was a great experience and the boys really enjoyed it," said Jack's mum, Karen, who followed the riders in her car.
"If it wasn't for the wonderful staff at the hospital then Jack wouldn't have been able to ride his bike or play rugby and cricket.
"We are extremely grateful to everyone at the Children's Hospital who cared for Jack when he was younger."
Jack said: "It was great to take part in the bike ride and I'm really happy to have raised the amount we did for the hospital."
He is now hoping to organise another sponsored cycle in aid of the charity.
Fran Hunt, fundraiser at Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity, said: "On behalf of everybody at Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity I'd like to thank Jack and his family for their mammoth fundraising effort."
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