Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run
Summary
Contestants from the BBC show Race Across the World are running together in a race to remember Sam Gardiner, a former participant who died in a car accident. The run will also raise money for cancer support through The Christie Charity.Key Facts
- Sam Gardiner, age 24, died in a car crash near Manchester on May 26, 2025.
- The crash happened because his car had unsafe tyre tread and rolled over.
- Contestants from every series of Race Across the World will run in the Great Manchester Run on May 31.
- The run marks one year since Sam’s death and supports charity fundraising.
- More than £28,000 was raised after his death for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), which Sam had.
- Sam’s adoptive mother Jo, who traveled with him on the 2020 show, will support the runners.
- The run raises money for The Christie Charity, which helps people affected by cancer.
- Contestants from different series, including winners and runners-up, will join the run.
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