A team of deaf women rode to Paris from London, to raise money to support the British Deaf Association’s Deaf Roots & Pride (DPR) project.

Bronwynne Buxton, mother of a 13-year-old boy, is completing the 280-mile journey with her friends Caroline Fearon, Wendy Scott, and Abbie Willis, who and they are all hoping to raise £10,000 through their efforts. All four women and Joshua, Ms Buxton’s son, are deaf.

Ms Buxton, of Livingstone Park, Epsom, said: “Something like Deaf Roots & Pride would have been really useful for me when I was young, and that is why I am passionate about supporting it. The pain of riding 75 miles a day is worth it knowing so many deaf youngsters will benefit.”

Her team left England from the Holiday Inn in Bexleyheath, Kent, at 7a.m, on July 20, and arrived in Paris three days later.

Founded in 2013, DRP work to improve the lives of deaf children and young people through mentors, who help improve confidence and communication skills.

Sue Barry, project manager for the project, said: “There is a huge demand.

“The project is clearly having a positive impact on deaf children’s self-esteem and it helps them develop skills which break down communication barriers.”

Donations can be made on the BDA’s website: bda.co.uk.

To support Ms Buxton’s team visit the website crowdfunder.co.uk/ deaf-roots-and-pride.