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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.
