One of the original Mums who helped launch Afghan Heroes is destined to ride on Route 66. Carol Blackpool's pledge is to raise as much money as she possibly can, having never really been into motorbikes or ridden one, this will be an epic journey for her.

Carol says "Together with some lovely people I will be riding along Route 66 also known as ' The Mother Road '. We are raising money for AFGHAN HEROES. As we are doing this I will be thinking of my son John Brackpool who sadly died in Afghanistan last year and who I miss terribly. We will also be thinking of all the fallen, all the injured and all the soldiers still serving. If you would like to sponsor us please follow the link. Thank you. To all the soldiers in the sand STAY SAFE xx"

To sponsor Carol visit www.bmycharity.com/Route66HarleyTour