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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I am delighted to announce that nine members of London fields Triathlon club are undertaking the New Forrest Middle Distance Triathlon in aid of the clubs partner charity Hackney Quest. The Half Ironman distance triathlon is made up of a </span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN">1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, 56-mile (90 km) bike ride, and 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run</span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">. The aim is to use this colossal challenge to raise as much money as possible for Hackney Quest. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Hackney Quest is an amazing local children's charity, improving the lives of some of the borough's most disadvantaged and excluded young people. The charity offers unforgettable day trips and a host of activities to children and young people from across the borough, as well as providing a safe and supported educational space for those suspended and excluded from school. This isn't just about keeping young people off the streets and away from the dangers of gang culture, knife crime and drugs; it's about giving them the tools they need to take charge of their own lives and succeed. To date Hackney Quest has worked with over 3000 young people. But like so many other charities and groups, they find their services threatened by cuts. For more information about Hackney Quest visit </span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: IT;" lang="IT"><a href="http://www.hackneyquest.org.uk/">www.hackneyquest.org.uk</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;">For nearly all the athletes taking part it will be the longest triathlon they have undertaken, a massive challenge by anyone’s standards. Your support for this fund raising challenge would be much appreciated and the hope is with as much publicity as possible significant funds could be raised for a worthy cause. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;">London Fields Triathlon Club has been running since January 2010 and already has over 100 members. Efforts have been made in 2011 to start a junior section of the club, giving the opportunity for young people in Hackney to get involved in triathlon.</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;">Any assistance that can be given to raise the profile or this event and Hackney Quest would be much appreciated. If you would like to discuss any of the items mentioned in more details please email Sebastian Balcombe on </span><a href="mailto:sebastianbalcombe@hotmail.com"><span style="font-size: small;">sebastianbalcombe@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> or call 07815 849947. </span></span></p>
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