29-04-2025
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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.
