Uckfield man to ride Big One for six hours for charity

Uckfield local Stuart Chappell, known as Chappie, will take on the challenge at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on the Big One rollercoaster on Sunday, September 13, to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Mr Chappell said: "I'd love to raise as much money as possible for a charity that does so much to help young people who are battling cancer.

"I don't personally know any young people who have had cancer, but my Dad did die from cancer, and that was horrible, so it must be so much worse if it was your child.

"Earlier this year my younger brother Ian sadly passed away suddenly, so I'm also doing this challenge in memory of him, as he was always very supportive of the previous challenges I have done."

Mr Chappell’s fundraising page can be found at justgiving.com/page/chappiebigone.

The rollercoaster features a 235ft drop and reaches speeds of up to 80mph along its one-mile track.

Now 53, Mr Chappell has raised around £25,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust over the past 10 years through a series of annual fundraising challenges.

He was previously named Legend of the Year by the charity in recognition of his dedication.

Teenage Cancer Trust have said they have never had anyone ride a rollercoaster to raise money for them before. They also added this challenge is something that the young people they treat can relate to, as theme parks are something a lot of them enjoy visiting.