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Tina Campbell

'I've never been so proud': Sam Thompson’s sister Louise on his autism diagnosis and 260-mile charity challenge

Louise Thompson (right) has shared her admiration for brother Sam (left) - (Tom Dymond)

Sam Thompson’s sister Louise has shared her admiration as her younger sibling embarks on an epic charity challenge, especially after recently opening up about being diagnosed with autism.

The I’m A Celebrity winner, 32, set off on Monday morning with the aim of transporting the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball more than 260 miles—from last year’s venue at London’s Stamford Bridge to this year’s stadium at Manchester’s Old Trafford—over the course of five days.

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