Singer to fundraise through ‘Country across the Country’ challenge

A Cornish country singer is raising money for Cornwall Air Ambulance by taking on a ‘Country across the Country’ challenge.

Tom Cary, from Truro, will be cycling from John O’ Groats to the Isles of Scilly and each evening will stop off to perform a gig at a different pub or venue.

Setting off on 24th July, Tom’s challenge will take around 20 days to complete with 20 different gigs along the way, featuring a brand-new song called ‘Cowboy Coming Home’ which is being recorded especially for the challenge.

Tom’s venture will finish with a final show taking place on 12th August on the Isles of Scilly.

The idea stemmed from Tom wanting to combine his two main passions, fitness and music, whilst also helping a local charity. He has kindly chosen to support Cornwall Air Ambulance with his challenge, and all the funds raised will be donated to the lifesaving charity.

Tom said:

“As soon as you mention Cornwall Air Ambulance to somebody, they love it. And Cornwall being the first one in the country is pretty special. It was a no-brainer to support the charity, I’m a big advocate for water and coastal safety, that coupled with the fact I’ve spent a lot of time in the sea, rowing, swimming and surfing, I’ve seen them go out on calls numerous times and it’s incredible to actually watch it. It’s almost like an invisible safety net that people have here in Cornwall, and they know it’s there, it’s that mental security knowing that it’s there.”

You can support Tom’s ‘Country across the Country’ challenge via his Just Giving page here.

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