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is former England international footballer Geoff Thomas, who played for Crystal Palace, Wolves and Nottingham Forest during his illustrious playing career.

After being diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2003, he faced a bone marrow transplant in 2004 before he was given the all-clear. He then took on the challenge of Tour De France, cyclinga staggering 2200 miles in 21 days, to raise money for Leukemia Research

He joins Allistair Campbell and snooker ace John Parrot at the high table. There are a further names to be announced for the event which takes place on February 17.

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