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A cancer survivor who has recently been made homeless is touring the UK with a makeshift 'sleigh' towed by his dogs to raise money for sick children.

Inspiring Shane Mcclery-Westwood had recently got over a three year battle with throat cancer, but was suddenly kicked out of his rented house after his landlord sold the property.

The 42-year-old, who left foster care at the age of 16, was in debt due to his illness preventing him from being able to work and has been sleeping rough in Folkestone ever since.

'I have been given a second chance'

Haunted by his experience in hospital, Shane has decided to tow a pod around the British coastline to raise money for sick children, who he said inspired him during his stay.

All the cash he raises will now go to paying for holidays and travel expenses for children with cancer.

He will be accompanied by his six dogs – three who will tow him – and will also power the pod himself by riding a bike.

The pod, which is decorated in tinsel, is also used by Shane and his dogs for shelter at night, and can reach speeds of up to 35mph.

He said: “When I was in hospital, there was a lot of sick young kids and I was touched by how brave they were.

“I have been given a second chance, but some of the little ones I met weren’t so lucky.

'I don't want to just sit around all day being homeless'

“These kids are going to die. I want to make memories for their parents, and memories for them, so they can look back at photos of holidays rather than just having the memories of chemo.”

Shane, who is currently parked up on Princes Parade in Hythe waiting for repairs to his pod, had previously been camping down the Folkestone Warren.

He added: “I don’t want to be a homeless statistic, just sitting around and being a number.

“Doing this gives me a reason to get up in the morning, and I’m making money for something worthwhile.

“I see so much love from people everyday, and this is a chance to give some love back.

“If I just stay around Folkestone, I won’t be rehoused because of my six dogs. I will just stay a homeless person, and I don’t want that.”

'I've turned down money for me'

Shane is hoping to raise £10,000 from his trek, and has set up a crowdfunding page for those who want to donate.

Despite his circumstances, the 42-year-old has spent around £400 of his own money on maintenance for the pod and is refusing cash people try to give him personally.

He added: “I’ve turned down money. People try to give me money in person, but I refuse it and ask them to give it to the crowdfunding page.

“The world is a pretty horrible place. You can either sit around and dwell on that, or you can do some good in life.”

His trek, called 'Gump Around the UK', will travel to Dymchurch, Dungeness, Rye and Hastings before travelling around the rest of the coastline.

He hopes to leave Princes Parade on Sunday (December 17).

As for Christmas, Shane said he will be happy with a campfire to warm up him and his dogs.

To donate to his crowdfunding page, click here.