Hairy Biker in fundraising challenge for JDRF

Si King – who is one half of Britain’s much-loved chef duo the Hairy Bikers – is revving up to raise funds for JDRF.

The cooking sensation, whose teenage son lives with Type 1 diabetes, has recently had a major health challenge of his own, having suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this year.

Having put on some weight during his recovery, Si has launched a six-week, weight-loss campaign with his Hairy Bikers Diet Club. By losing weight, Si will be reducing his risk of Type 2 diabetes. But he knows his son could have done nothing to avoid Type 1 diabetes – so he’s chosen JDRF to be the charity recipient of his campaign.

Si said: “For every pound I lose during that six weeks, I’m going to give £100 to charity. The charity is called JDRF. It’s close to my heart because my youngest son Dylan, who’s 14, has Type 1 diabetes.” 

JDRF is close to my heart because my youngest son has Type 1 diabetes

The campaign will also donate £1 for every person that signs up to lose weight with Si.

JDRF Chief Executive Karen Addington said: “We were delighted when Si contacted us to say he would be pledging his support in this way. He’ll help to bust some diabetes myths, as well as helping us to support vital type 1 diabetes research.”

To find more about the challenge, click here.