My story

 Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page and for donating to the Jimmy Higham Memorial Fund. Never having done a triathlon before, we are hoping to complete the ultimate endurance event - the Outlaw Ironman - a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride and, just to prove that we are really made of steel, a 26.2 mile run.

Jimmy was a colleague and friend of ours who, at the age of 26, died in December from cancer. An inspirational teacher and rugby coach, Jimmy believed passionately in young people and wanted them to enjoy the opportunity he had to be able to attend Rossall School in his Sixth Form after being awarded a bursary. Through donations and fundraising activities by members of the College and Jimmy's friends, we are aiming to raise an initial £800,000 which will form the basis of the fund.

Jimmy's courage and determination that was evident until the very end of his life inspires us daily to get on our bikes, plough up and down the pool and run long distances through the Berkshire woodland. Please dig deep and support us in our challenge and help us to help change the lives of young people by giving them an educational opportunity that they would not otherwise be able to afford.

Thank You - Fiona, Grace & Delyth

26/4/12: A MASSIVE thank you to TLC sports who have agreed to sponsor us in the way of kit and energy gels! We are really grateful. Check out their website here: http://www.tclsports.co.uk/

 

My updates 2

Mission accomplished! WE DID IT! On July 1st, we offically became "Ironwomen". Phenomenal day after a brilliant journey. Thank you to everyone for your support!

03/07/12 20:26

Today we got some tips from Steve Regrave......!

31/05/12 18:56

My charity

The Wellington College

The Wellington College

Charity Registration No. 309093

As a tribute to Jimmy Higham, teacher, colleague and friend, Wellington College is establishing the Jimmy Higham Bursary Fund. The award is dedicated for a pupil from the N W of England who exhibits the same dedication to learning, hard work and achieving excellence that Jimmy came to personify.

Donations 135

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Delyth - do you have a secret time machine? Amazing how you fit in the training. A truly spectacular achievement.

Donation by catherine mcdougall on 29/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Fi- am hugely impressed, but not surprised as you are a crazy! Sorry so late with this- better late than never!!

Donation by Ros Carslake on 22/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Fiona. Great achievement. I hope you are in 1 piece after it!

Donation by Fidelma O'Brien on 25/07/12

£20.00

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Delyth, What an amazing acheivement! Can't wait to hear all about it, you must feel so proud. Love Emma xxxx

Donation by Emma-Jayne Haining on 19/07/12

£22.00

+ £5.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Delyth! I am Dan Townley's mum! Well done to all of you

Donation by Dianne Townley on 10/07/12

£22.00

+ £5.50 Gift Aid

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Stunning stuff, colleagues, stunning stuff.

Donation by Anthony Peter on 02/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done to all of you!! Debbie

Donation by Deborah Hathaway on 02/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck ladies!

Donation by Mike Finn on 30/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck! What an incredible achievement!

Donation by Polly Gutteridge on 30/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Ben & Jenny Lewsley on 29/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Think the icon's supposed to be superman/woman! I had no idea what you are doing was humanly possible.......It is, right? I am in awe........

Donation by Gill Denne on 28/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck from The George Family Murray/Hill

Donation by Jayne George on 28/06/12

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Good Luck! You are an inspiration to all.

Donation by Rachel Loaring on 28/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Julian & Zehan Verden on 27/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck to you all - what an awesome challenge! Katy G-C xx

Donation by Katy Granville-Chapman on 27/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck on Sunday - you deserve it!

Donation by Jane Green on 27/06/12

Donation by Anonymous on 27/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/06/12

£10.00

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I\'ll only be impressed if one of you win it.....

Donation by Aaron Williams on 27/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Delyth, we think you are fantastic! All the best from Philip and Catherine Barnett

Donation by Rev Philip Barnett on 27/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Totally in awe of what you are about to do and have already achieved....best of luck!! xx

Donation by Clare Edwards on 26/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck on Sunday. A friend of Fiona's Granny.

Donation by Marie MacKay on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ladies, I know you’ve all been training very hard so try and enjoy it on Sunday; I’ll be there to cheer you all over the line on Sunday

Donation by Matt Elliott on 26/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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3 wise ladies, I think not! What an amazing journey you are about to embark on. Jimmy will be with you every stroke, pedal and stride. Whitey

Donation by Jonathan White on 26/06/12

£60.00

+ £15.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Delyth Good Luck for Sunday, we are sure you will do well. Will be thinking about you. Love Ann and Don

Donation by Elinor Edwards on 26/06/12

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£5,683.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£66.00
  • Total raised£5,749.00
  • Gift Aid£1,133.50

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