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Phil presenting BBC WM's Breakfast Show

After riding all the way from the West Midlands to Paris for charity, WM Breakfast presenter Phil Upton is at it again. This time Phil will using his pedal power to raise money for BBC WM's Kidney Kids appeal. Riding a route chosen by WM listeners, Phil will be donning lycra and getting on the saddle on Monday, 11 August.

Choose Phil's cycle route

Phil will cycle up to 80 miles in one day - starting at the Mailbox on the Breakfast Show and finishing during the Drivetime Show at the Children's Hospital, collecting money raised by our listeners on the way. It's up to you to choose where Phil will travel.

If you think Phil should cycle to your town, village or area, email him and let him know:

Cambell is a BBC WM Kidney Kid

About Kidney Kids

The BBC WM Kidney Kids appeal is the biggest campaign the station has run and hopes to raise £1.5 million for a new kidney unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

The Unit treats children with a range of kidney problems, and 1,500 young patients visit the nephrology (kidney) department every year to receive dialysis, and other treatments, including transplants.

Nazifa is a BBC WM Kidney Kid

Organise you own fundraising event

You can get involved and help to raise money by organising your own fundraising events.

Whether you do something fun at school, at work, local community or youth group, you can help make a positive change in the lives of young people at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Kidney Unit.

Find out how you can get involved