It says:"A Hereford couple whose baby died of heart problems are saddling up for the charity that supported them. John and Louisa Williams' daughter, Sophia, died from heart failure last year. The Bobblestock couple were at the two-year old's bedside at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
But they weren't alone - Young@Heart provided vital support adn now the couple want to repay them. Seven friends and family members have joined the pair on a fundraising cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End. The team travelled from across the UK to start the nine-day adventure last Saturday.
Louisa, who is helping the support team, said "We started talking about it in September and were going to keep it in the family, but the word got out and other people wanted to get involved."
Young@Heart is based in the hospital and provides support and respite for parents of chidren suffering from heart problems.
Sophia suffered a cardiac arrest at nine months and spent Christmas 2006 in hospital. She made a good recovery but her problems returned and died on Mother's Day, 2008.
Her parents, who released three pink balloons on her birthday, have already raised £2,000 through a concert at Newbridge Farm Park, and are confident of reaching £10,000.
People can support them by visiting cycle4children.com."
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