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A message from James:

Thank you so much for visiting this page, for donating, and for supporting me and Team Badger in memory of Philippa. It means the world. Together, we can turn loss into hope and make a real difference.

- James

Challenge 2026: Peaks & Pedals to the Palace

In 2026, James will take on his biggest challenge yet in memory of his wife Philippa: Peaks & Pedals to the Palace.

James will start with the National Three Peaks in less than 24 hours, before jumping on his bike from Mount Snowdon to Buckingham Palace to complete the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April.

Every climb, every mile, and every step will help fund life-saving research into acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), one of the hardest blood cancers to treat.

An image showing the Peaks & Pedals to the Palace logo April 2026
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James's Story

In April 2022, James’ wife Philippa sadly passed away 36 hours after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). Watch the video to hear more about James’ blood cancer story, and how he’s fundraising to make a difference.

James's story

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James’ Fundraising Journey

Since losing Philippa, James has taken on an extraordinary series of challenges, raising more than £400,000 to fund vital AML research through Blood Cancer UK.

A selection of photos from James' previous challenges

James' previous challenges!

Team Badger's impact so far

Thanks to your incredible support, James and Team Badger have already raised money to fund two pioneering projects researching AML.

Two groundbreaking research projects funded.
Together, we’re helping scientists bring hope to families facing AML.

Professor David Kent

Research Project funded by your support at the University of York.

Read more about how Professor Kent and his team are developing new technology to treat leukaemia

A photo of Professor David Kent at the University of York

Professor David Kent from University of York

Dr Neil Rodrigues

Research Project funded by your support at Cardiff University.

Read more about how Dr Rodrigues and his team are finding new ways to treatAML.

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Dr Neil Rodrigues from Cardiff University

Thank you

With your support, we can transform the future for everyone affected by acute myeloid leukaemia - bringing us closer to the day when no family loses a loved one to this disease

Get in touch with the team to find out more about how you can support: [email protected]

Together, we can beat AML.

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