WaSUP

Name: Coffee morning
Start: 2025-08-23T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-08-23T14:00:00+00:00
Location: The Barista Project

IBIZA

2025

SMS Foundation UK·Solving Kids Cancer·

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Paddling for a Purpose

210 KM in 8 days to support two amazing kids

Hi, I'm Steve. I run my own maintenance company, “The Maintenance Guy.” I’m a proud father to my daughter Caoimhe, and partner to my girlfriend, Claire.

I thrive on new challenges and finding meaning in every adventure. Some of my past challenges have been:

The Tough Guy Challenge (one of the world’s toughest endurance races)
Cycling from London to Brighton in under 3 hours
Dancing for 5 days straight to break a world record for the NHS
Crossing Loch Lomond on a paddleboard for charity

This year I have decided to embark on a new challenge to support 2 wonderful kids that I have the privilege of knowing.

In September I'm taking to the sea to paddle around the wonderful island of Ibiza to raise money and awareness for two incredible causes:

Meet my inspiration

Theo

Theo is the young son of Julian, a close friend of mine. I’ve known Julian since the late 1990s, back when he was running a bar in Ibiza – a connection that has grown stronger over the years.

This past summer, I had the joy of visiting Julian and meeting Theo and his brother, Martin. Theo is a courageous and bright young boy living with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS), a rare developmental disorder. SMS affects every part of his life – from sleep disturbances and behavioural challenges to language delays and unique facial features. He’s even faced life-threatening medical emergencies, including time in the ICU on a ventilator.

Despite the daily challenges, Theo's strength and his family's resilience are deeply inspiring. The SMS Foundation UK has been a vital support system for them.

Freya "The Brave"

Freya is a bright, funny, and fearless little girl with the cheekiest sense of humour and the biggest heart. She's always ready with a cuddle and lights up every room she enters. Her aunt used to work at Julien’s bar, so she’s part of the extended family.

Freya shares a beautiful bond with her identical twin sister, Alice. They’re absolutely inseparable – best friends who love being together every chance they get.

In December 2022, at just a few years old, Freya was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma – a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. After 15 long months of tough treatment, in March 2024, the family received heartbreaking news: Freya had relapsed.

Since then, she’s had to face even more chemotherapy and major surgeries. But true to her name, Freya continues to fight with unbelievable courage.

Support me

I need your help

As I mentioned above, the goal of this challenge is to raise both awareness and much-needed funds for two incredible charities – The SMS Foundation UK and Solving Kids’ Cancer UK. And this is where I could really use your help!

Please share this far and wide – tell your mates, post it online, shout about it at the pub – whatever you can do to help get the word out. The more people who hear about it, the better the chances of making a real difference for these charities.

And yes, I’m also asking for donations. This challenge is completely self-funded – I’m covering all the travel, gear, and accommodation myself – so every single penny you give goes straight to the charities.

You can donate via our GoFundMe page by clicking the button below:

DONATE HERE

Upcoming events

Fundraising events

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

August 23, 2025

The Barista Project, Unit 37 Henfield Business Park, Shoreham Road, Henfield, BN5 9SL

Coffee morning

My friends at The Barista Project are hosting a 2nd coffee morning to help us raise some money for my WaSUP Ibiza challenge. Join us again on Saturday 23rd August, from 10am to 2pm at The Barista Project (Unit 37, Henfield Business Park, Shoreham Road, Henfield, BN5 9SL).

Great coffee, delicious pastries and all for a good cause!