West Ham United are backing Richard House Children's Hospice campaign to Get Fit, Have Fun and Raise Money for London's First Children's Hospice.
Hammers midfielder Valon Behrami helped to kick off the hospice's latest fundraising initiative by attending a special event at Canary Wharf.
The Swiss international encouraged workers and shoppers at the centre to take on Richard House's active challenges as part of their 10th anniversary. The challenges include a landmark 10 Bridge walk in London, a 24 peaks trek and the London to Bruges cycle ride.
Behrami said: "Richard House Children's Hospice is part of the community. Being a club charity, the hospice is close to the hearts of everyone here at West Ham and I'm delighted to add my support.
"Richard House makes a huge difference to the children and families that use their services and many people can take part in events and support them, so that they can carry on this good work.
"It doesn't matter what level of fitness you have, you can walk, run, anything that suits you. It will all be for a good cause as well."
Richard House is hosting a number of challenges and the hospice's fundraising manager, Michelle Finn, added: "With the summer coming up we all want to get fitter and healthier. These activities are a great way to get motivated, have fun, make some amazing memories and ultimately help to benefit the children and the families who use the services of the hospice."
Richard House Children's Hospice provides care free of charge to children with life-limiting, life-threatening and complex healthcare conditions and their families from across London and the Home Counties.
To be able to continue to provide this vital service Richard House needs to raise £3.1m a year, so by taking part and getting involved you can help contribute and make a big difference to a young person's life.
• To find out more information please visit www.richardhouse.org.uk or call 020 7511 0222.