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Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander star Sam Heughan shares 'incredible' achievement as co-stars shower him with praise
Outlander star Sam Heughan has been applauded by fans and co-stars after achieving an impressive goal. The Scots actor, best known for his role of Jamie Fraser on the hit Starz show , has raised a whopping £40,000 for Blood Cancer UK after running the London Marathon on Sunday where he completed an amazing 26.2 miles. Sam, who is the founder of fitness company My Peak Challenge, was not alone in his efforts as he was joined by his fellow 'Peakers' to conquer the challenge together. Sam, who is a seasoned pro at marathons with this weekend's race being his sixth one to date, took to Instagram this weekend to share his victory with his 4.4m followers. The Dumfries born star posted snaps from the event, including a close up of him beaming with his gold medal around his neck. The 44-year-old gave a special mention to the @mypeakchallenge Cheer Zone, the online support from Peakers, Hugo and Lisa, and the entire @bloodcancer_uk team for their encouragement and warm welcome at the finish line. He captioned the post: "Incredible day running through the streets of London! THANK YOU for all the support, wow London really shines in the sun! And boy did the sun shine…. "Special shout out to our @mypeakchallenge Cheer Zone, the huge Peaker online support, Hugo and Lisa and the whole @bloodcancer_uk team for cheering and welcoming us at the finish line with snacks, water and smiles. "So proud, we have raised almost £40,000 to help fund and raise #bloodcancerawareness. Thank you! oh, got a high five from fellow Scot @gordongram on the course too!" Hell's Kitchen chef Gordon Ramsay was also present on the day as he cheered on his two children Megan and Jack who were taking on the marathon. Sam's Outlander co-stars have showered the actor in praise for his charitable achievement. Tim Downie, who portrayed Governor Tyron in Outlander, was among those who expressed admiration for Sam's accomplishment. He penned: "Absolute legend. Incredible", accompanied by applauding and heart emojis. Meanwhile Romann Berrux, who plays Fergus in Outlander, simply declared: "GOAT." Neil Hudson, who portrays Laoghaire MacKenzie in Outlander, responded with clapping hand emojis. Additionally, renowned coach Thomas DeLauer commented: "Atta boy!" The official My Peak Challenge account chimed in: "What an incredible day! Thank you to our amazing community for supporting @bloodcancer_uk and Coach Sam." Fans who would like to donate to Sam's JustGiving page, which has now raised over £40,000 for Blood Cancer UK can do so here. The story on the page states: "In honour of 10 years of My Peak Challenge, Sam is running the London Marathon 2025 - and he's dedicating every mile to Blood Cancer UK, our official charity partner for this milestone year. "This run is about more than just crossing a finish line. It's about pushing boundaries, celebrating resilience, and standing up for those affected by blood cancer. Every mile Sam runs is a reminder that together we can transform challenges into change. "You can sponsor a mile to fuel Sam's run and help us raise life-changing funds for research, support, and hope. "1 in 3 people don't survive their blood cancer and we lose them in the first five years after diagnosis. Too many people are dying from the most complex and aggressive forms of blood cancer - blood cancers that are the hardest to treat." Sam has been active on social media following the wrap of Outlander season 7 back in January. Fans are currently waiting in anticipation for season 8, which does not have a confirmed release date as of yet. Meanwhile, the prequel series titled Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set to debut later this year.
Irish Daily Star
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Outlander's Sam Heughan celebrates huge milestone as co-stars send support
Outlander's very own Jamie Fraser, portrayed by Sam Heughan, has been receiving heaps of praise from fans and his fellow stars after achieving a big goal. This well-known Scottish star has commendably amassed over £40,000 for Blood Cancer UK due to his remarkable marathon run, clocking in 26.2 miles at the London Marathon. My Peak Challenge founder Sam took on the marathon with his fellow 'Peakers' and is celebrating finishing his sixth marathon. He hit Instagram to share the highlights with his whopping 4.4 million followers, posting celebratory snapshots and even a close-up of his gleaming gold medal. Writing on his page, he expressed his excitement: "Incredible day running through the streets of London!" and gratitude: "THANK YOU for all the support, wow London really shines in the sun! And boy did the sun shine..." He also dropped a mention for the @mypeakchallenge supporters, those cheering online, Hugo and Lisa, and the entire team at @bloodcancer_uk for their encouragement and warm welcome at the finish line decked with treats, hydration, and smiles. He proudly announced the fundraising feat, adding: "So proud, we have raised almost £40,000 to help fund and raise #bloodcancerawareness. Thank you! - oh, got a high five from fellow Scot @gordongram on the course too!" (sic) Sam Heughan is raising money for Blood Cancer UK In the post, Sam tagged celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who was there supporting his children Megan and Jack. Fellow Outlander star Tim Downie, known as Governor Tryon on the historical fantasy drama, joined the comments to throw in his words of encouragement, reports the Scottish Daily Express . "Absolute legend. Incredible," the actor wrote, accompanied by applauding and heart emojis. Romann Berrux, who plays Fergus in Outlander, simply stated: "GOAT." (sic) Nell Hudson, who portrays Laoghaire MacKenzie in Outlander, responded with clapping emojis. Renowned coach Thomas DeLauer chimed in with: "Atta boy!" The official My Peak Challenge account posted: "What an incredible day! Thank you to our incredible community for supporting @bloodcancer_uk and Coach Sam." (sic) There's still time to donate to Sam's JustGiving page, which has raised over £40,500 for Blood Cancer UK. Sam Heughan ran the London Marathon The story on the page reads: "In honour of 10 years of My Peak Challenge, Sam is running the London Marathon 2025 - and he's dedicating every mile to Blood Cancer UK, our official charity partner for this milestone year. "This run is about more than just crossing a finish line. It's about pushing limits, celebrating resilience, and standing up for those impacted by blood cancer. Every mile Sam runs is a reminder that together we can turn challenges into change. "You can sponsor a mile to fuel Sam's run and help us raise life-changing funds for research, support, and hope." The page then lists the impact of each donation amount on the day, before concluding: "Whether it's mile 3 or mile 23, your donation carries him forward - and brings us all closer to beating blood cancer sooner. "We'll shout out Peakers on socials as Sam progresses on the day, and you may even get a thank you from Sam himself! "1 in 3 people don't survive their blood cancer and we lose them in the first five years after diagnosis. "Too many people are dying from the most complex and aggressive forms of blood cancer - blood cancers that are the hardest to treat. "We believe it's possible to achieve significant shifts in survival, by making sure that all patients have access to the right drug at the right time. "Our focus on the hardest to treat blood cancers will accelerate progress towards our goal of radical improvements in outcomes for these patients and bring forward the day when we beat blood cancer. Join us in celebrating a decade of purpose, progress, and Peaker power." Sam Heughan plays Jamie Fraser in Outlander Sam has been active online since the final episode of Outlander season 7 aired in January. While fans are eagerly anticipating season 8, it remains without an official release date. Season 8 will conclude the Outlander saga, based on Diana Gabaldon's beloved series, but viewers can look forward to the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiering later this year. Outlander season 7 is available to buy now on Digital and is streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video.
Daily Record
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander's Sam Heughan finishes London Marathon in aid of cancer charity
Outlander star Sam Heughan has taken to social media to proudly show off his medal after completing the London Marathon this afternoon and raising almost £40,000 for charity. The Scots actor is the founder of My Peak Challenge (MPC), a movement 'dedicated to educating and inspiring its members to live healthier, happier, and more balanced lives while raising funds to change lives'. This year, MPC are raising money for charity Blood Cancer UK with their members, known as Peakers, setting themselves the challenge of running the London Marathon in a bid to raise cash for their 2025 charity partner. Among them was 44-year-old Sam, who successfully completed his sixth marathon in the streets of London today after crossing the 26.2m finish line. Taking to Instagram, the Dumfries born actor wrote: "Incredible day running through the streets of London! THANK YOU for all the support, wow London really shines in the sun! And boy did the sun shine…. "Special shout out to our @mypeakchallenge Cheer Zone, the huge Peaker online support, Hugo and Lisa and the whole @bloodcancer_uk team for cheering and welcoming us at the finish line with snacks, water and smiles. So proud, we have raised almost £40,000 to help fund and raise #bloodcancerawareness. Thank you!" He added: "Oh and got a high from fellow Scot @gordongram on the course too!" The iconic Hell's Kitchen chef, Gordon Ramsay, who has previously ran the marathon himself, was there today supporting his two children, Megan and Jack. He took to Instagram this morning to share a sweet picture of his son and daughter as young kids as he wrote: "Best of luck to Meg, Jack and all the other runners today for the London Marathon!! Big thank you to all the volunteers, we can't wait to support and cheer everyone on - see you there!" Meanwhile, Sam delighted fans with a series of snaps from throughout the big day. Among them were pictures of him beaming beside charity members in Blood Cancer UK t-shirts with his medal round his neck and other selfies of him proudly holding up his award after crossing the finish line. Fans can still donate as Sam has shared his Just Giving page on Instagram with a total of £39,242 being raised so far. The page states: "In honour of 10 years of My Peak Challenge, Sam is running the London Marathon 2025 - and he's dedicating every mile to Blood Cancer UK, our official charity partner for this milestone year. "This run is about more than just crossing a finish line. It's about pushing limits, celebrating resilience, and standing up for those impacted by blood cancer. Every mile Sam runs is a reminder that together we can turn challenges into change. "You can sponsor a mile to fuel Sam's run and help us raise life-changing funds for research, support, and hope. The page continues: "1 in 3 people don't survive their blood cancer and we lose them in the first five years after diagnosis. Too many people are dying from the most complex and aggressive forms of blood cancer - blood cancers that are the hardest to treat. "We believe it's possible to achieve significant shifts in survival, by making sure that all patients have access to the right drug at the right time. "Our focus on the hardest to treat blood cancers will accelerate progress towards our goal of radical improvements in outcomes for these patients and bring forward the day when we beat blood cancer." You can donate to Sam's page here.
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander's Sam Heughan taking on London Marathon for special charity
Outlander actor Sam Heughan is taking on the London Marathon this weekend all for a great cause. The Scots star is the founder of My Peak Challenge (MPC) - a movement "dedicated to educating and inspiring its members to live healthier, happier, and more balanced lives while raising funds to change lives". In 2022, Sam raised whopping £590,000 for charity with the help of his organisation MPC. Fellow members - known as Peakers - set themselves a challenge, physical or otherwise, in a bid to raise cash. This year, MPC are raising money for Blood Cancer UK, which is the official charity partner for 2025. So far, Sam has raised over £27,000 and on his JustGiving page he explains exactly what he is raising money for. The page states: "In honour of 10 years of My Peak Challenge, Sam is running the London Marathon 2025 — and he's dedicating every mile to Blood Cancer UK, our official charity partner for this milestone year. "This run is about more than just crossing a finish line. It's about pushing limits, celebrating resilience, and standing up for those impacted by blood cancer. Every mile Sam runs is a reminder that together we can turn challenges into change. "You can sponsor a mile to fuel Sam's run and help us raise life-changing funds for research, support, and hope. "Whether it's mile 3 or mile 23, your donation carries him forward — and brings us all closer to beating blood cancer sooner. We'll shout out Peakers on socials as Sam progresses on the day, and you may even get a thank you from Sam himself! "1 in 3 people don't survive their blood cancer and we lose them in the first five years after diagnosis. Too many people are dying from the most complex and aggressive forms of blood cancer - blood cancers that are the hardest to treat. "We believe it's possible to achieve significant shifts in survival, by making sure that all patients have access to the right drug at the right time. Our focus on the hardest to treat blood cancers will accelerate progress towards our goal of radical improvements in outcomes for these patients and bring forward the day when we beat blood cancer." You can donate to Sam's page here. This is Sam's sixth marathon and earlier this week the Outlander star took part in a Glasgow pilates class. The Jamie Fraser actor headed along to the pilates studio in Park Circus to stretch out ahead of his 42km run this weekend through the streets of London. Sharing Sam in action, Lyle Pilates Instagram page - based in the west end of the city - penned: "Getting marathon ready again with @samheughan …number 6! To everyone counting down the days till London masssssive luck to you all and enjoy the day! Lonneke xx."
