Twin Brothers Take on Marathons and Cycling in Different Countries in Memory of Their Father

The identical twins duo from Dronfield, UK are gearing up for their participation to run marathons in two different countries. The heartfelt mission adopted by the 29-year-olds is a way of paying their tribute in the memory of their beloved father, Stephen Travers. 

However, through this participation, they also aspire to raise funds to support Ashgate Hospice, the organization that took exceptional care of their father during his last days battling against cancer. Let us delve into this article to find out the inspirational initiative taken up by the two brothers. 

A charitable cause entwines the marathon depicting a courageous journey

On 15th October, Sam Travers will be making a presence at the Amsterdam Marathon, while his brother, Joe Travers, is prepping up to take part in the London Marathon on 21 April, next year. Although the marathons do not include strenuous and physically challenging feats, they hold a special place for the two brothers.  

The marathons serve as a platform for the brothers to pay back to the hospice, which played a crucial role in offering solace to the family during a distressing period. Their father was initially diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which took him 13 years to recover before passing away from prostate cancer that ascertained his arduous journey living with the terminal disease. 

In a statement made to the Derbyshire Times about his dad’s experience during his stay at the hospice, “Everyone went above and beyond for him! To the point where he said he felt like he was on holiday when he was there – the number of sorbets he saw off might have helped”

Charitable journey revitalized by creativity and resilience

Throughout the 500-mile cycling challenge that Joe has recently accomplished, he rode across the Pyrenees on an old bike that belonged to his father. In his attempt to commit himself to supporting Ashgate Hospice, he ensured to pay his father a tribute through this exceptional feat. Sam, on the other hand, plans to add a touch of twist during the marathon, taking part adorned in fancy attire. With this move, he aims to shift the focus on completing the race and draw attention to the supporting cause that will revolve around the event.

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Joe recently completed a cycling expedition that extended for eight days across the treacherous terrain of the Pyrenees, constituting elevation higher than Mount Everest. During this undertaking, he drew inspiration from the passion for cycling the brothers shared with their father as they earlier participated in charity bike rides. As a means of excelling in the marathon and to avoid previous mistakes, Sam is undergoing vigorous physical training to elevate his fitness level. 

Cherishing the memories that Joe and Sam shared with their father and drawing inspiration from his indomitable spirit even in the face of dire circumstances will help them to survive in their individual ventures. Although they are traversing separate paths, participating in different marathons, their mission coincides with raising funds for the unwavering kindness and care shown by Ashgate Hospice while paying a tribute to their father’s enduring legacy.  

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