Adventureman has launched the charity 'Ward Buddies' (Image: PA)

A fundraiser and extreme adventurer from Gloucester is launching a new charity to help sick children in hospital.

Jamie McDonald, 39, who is also known as Adventureman, has launched the charity 'Ward Buddies' which aims to end emotional abandonment for children in hospitals.

The Pride of Britain winner has previously broken many world records in aid of a condition close to his heart. He also created the Superhero Foundation , in aid of children and their families suffering from a rare spinal condition called syringomyelia.

The charity’s team will provide companionship and emotional support to young patients who find themselves alone on the ward. They will step in as a “Buddy” when loved ones cannot be by their b

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