FOR most people running more than 1,000 miles from one end of Britain to the other would be enough of a feat.

But for one fundraiser, nicknamed Forrest Gump, one trip is not enough as he takes to the roads as part of a cycle team lead by his 16-year-old nephew.

Civil servant Ewan 'Forrest' Gordon, from Bicester, will swap his running shoes for a bike to tackle the fundraising for the second time alongside his nephew Jamie Gordon, from Carterton.

The pedalling pair will cycle with a team hundreds of miles from the most southerly point in Britain, Land's End, to John O' Groats in the Highlands in aid of charity.

The 43-year-old from Brashfield Road, who ran the route dressed as Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks in the 1994 movie, said: "I had the experience of a lifetime and had so much support.

"Running really is about the community of running."

Mr Gordon ran the route - the equivalent of 42 marathons - last summer in memory of nine-year-old Thomas Laurie from Bicester.

Thomas passed away in February 2014 following a battle with Cockayne Syndrome – a rare genetic condition that causes premature ageing.

Many of Mr Gordon's fundraising is in memory of the brave boy from Bicester and online his fundraising page he writes: "Two years ago our hearts were broken when Thomas Laurie became a beautiful butterfly.

"That same day my inspiration was cemented, that I would run until a cure was found for Cockayne Syndrome.

"Two years later, we have his legacy in 53 Marathons, John O' Groats to Lands End included, all the amazing runners in Team Thomas, Running for Thomas Laurie and approx £50,000 raised for his Charity's.

"I love him with all my heart and he continues to inspire us all, the bravest little man ever, the most beautiful Yellow Butterfly."

From this fundraising his nephew Jamie has been inspired to raise money himself for The Unicorn School - specialising in dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia or speech and language support.

It is a cause close the teenager's heart as somebody who is dyslexic and used to be a pupil at the Abingdon school.

From Cedar Drive, Carterton, he said: "I have decided to use this opportunity to raise funds for The Unicorn School as a mark of appreciation of all the good work the teachers and school have done for me and to increase awareness for dyslexia."

The duo will take to the road for the gruelling journey over 14 days in July and August - cycling between 80 to 100miles each day - and has so far raised £270 online.

To donate to the cause see facebook.com/Jamiegordonlejog/info/?tab=page_info