Frankie Whitworth’s Bike Challenge: A Wallisdown 10-Year-Old Inspiring Dorset
A local 10-year-old boy from Wallisdown, Frankie Whitworth, has been taking on a bike challenge throughout March — and it’s one of those feel-good stories that really deserves a spotlight.
Frankie, Jade and Dan joined Karl on Hot Radio Breakfast
This morning, Frankie joined Karl on the Hot Radio Breakfast Show, along with his mum Jade and dad Dan, to share how the challenge has been going and to thank everyone who’s been backing him.
150 miles ridden (and still going)
Frankie set himself a 100-mile bike challenge for March, but he’s already gone way beyond that.
So far, Frankie has ridden around 150 miles — which is roughly like cycling from Bournemouth to Birmingham.
And he’s done it the hard way too. Frankie’s dad, Dan, rides alongside him and (in Frankie’s words) doesn’t make it easy.
One of their biggest rides so far was 23.5 miles, taking them all around Bournemouth and Poole — with plenty of hills.
When asked how it’s going, Frankie simply said: “It’s going well and I’m really enjoying it.”
Raising money for Dorset Mind
After his grandad passed away suddenly, Frankie decided to take on this epic challenge to raise money for Dorset Mind.
They’re raising money for an amazing local cause, and also helping highlight the issues around mental health — and the support people need.
The response from the community has been incredible. Frankie originally aimed to raise £500, but he’s already raised over £3,000.
Frankie’s mum and dad, Jade and Dan, have been right there with him — helping him keep going, mile after mile.
Final ride: Bournemouth BMX track
Frankie’s final ride is happening at Bournemouth BMX track this Sunday — and he’d be absolutely over the moon to know people are cheering him on.
How to support Frankie
If you’re in a position to donate, you’re very welcome to support this incredible cause and show Frankie the encouragement he so thoroughly deserves.
We’ve shared Frankie’s story on our socials, and from there you can find the JustGiving page.
Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jade-luff-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
