A PHYSIO from Worcester who helped save the life of a top flight footballer is going the extra mile to support children and young people with cancer.

Andy Mitchell, a phy-sio at Bolton Wander-ers Football Club, will travel almost 1,000 miles in 10 days when he cycles from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall for CLIC Sargent.

The 35-year-old, now of Whalley, Lancashire, set off on his challenge yesterday and will cycle between 90 and 100 miles a day in a bid to raise as much money as possible.

Mr Mitchell was one of the first people who attended to Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba after he suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup quarter-final match at Tottenham last year.

The former Worcester Sixth Form College student said: “I’ve only been cycling for two years and this is my biggest challenge to date. “CLIC Sargent is a great charity and hopefully we’ll raise some money.”

Mr Mitchell, who has also worked as a physio at Cheltenham Town and Burnley football clubs, was inspired to take on the challenge by school friend Richard Webb, sales manager at branded clothing retailer WR2 Active in Hylton Road, Worcester.

The 40-year-old said: “CLIC Sargent is one of the many charities WR2 Active and Scimitar Sportswear, which kitted Andy out, support.

“It’s one we have close association with and have done a lot of work with.

“It’s not the first time Andy has done something like this for us. We really hope people support him and help a great cause.”

Mr Mitchell will be joined on the challenge by friends Michael Raw-son and Rob Evans, who will drive a support vehicle. To sponsor him, visit justgiving.

com/andymitchelljogle.