As some of you might know…I ‘have a go’ at triathlons (I’m terrible…but, what can I say… I like participation medals and t-shirts). Following being haunted by images of me walking through the final leg the 2013 London Triathlon as the race leader who started 3 hours after me overtook me appearing on EuroSport (oh the shame) …. I have set myself the dubious task of completing a ‘Decathlon of triathlon-esque events’ in 2014. 

As well as trying to shift some weight…I’m doing this to raise money for 3 fantastic small charities close to my heart... Because they do a fantastic job of researching, providing care/support and raising awareness for the causes they champion:

• Remembering Imogen/ The Lullaby Trust

• SANDS – A stillbirth and neonatal death charity who I’m supporting in honour of my friend Lisa and in memory of ‘Beany’

• KatCanDo – A charity set up by my dear friend Greg’s mum whilst she was terminally ill with cancer that raises money for equipment and treatment to support cancer patients 

This page is for raising money for SANDS. I first heard about SANDS when they supported my good friend Lisa, and I am raising money in honour of her, her partner Alex and "Beany".

SANDS (Stillbirth and Neo Natal Death Charity)  is an organisation which can offer support when a baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.

The death of a baby is a devastating experience. The effects of grief can be overwhelming and parents, their families and friends can be left feeling dazed, disorientated, isolated and exhausted.

It can be hard to take in information, to make decisions or to imagine how to cope.

At Sands there are people who understand what it's like because many of the befrienders have been through this experience themselves, and they are there to help offer support and information when it is needed.

http://www.uk-sands.org/

If you would like to hear more about why I am supporting KatCanDo and Remembering Imogen/The Lullaby Trust, please check out my other pages below:

As well as being on the scrounge for pennies for the charities (I cover all entry/travel costs…all dollars go straight to the charities)…..I also want to see if anyone was brave enough to have a go at one (or more) of the events I have selected below with me……the way I see it – the more the merrier!!

I’ve put details of the distances I am doing below (but there are shorter and sometimes longer distances and team events available too)…and if you don’t quite fancy any, support is always very much welcome 

Let’s see if anyone fancies a new challenge !

Please support me by giving whatever you can...I know it is a cliche, but every penny counts...

I hope to do you all proud!

Thanks,

Sian xx