Updated on Jun 11th 2012 at 7:26 AM from the JustGiving API

First triathlon completed, thanks so much for all your support and generous donations xx

We are taking part in 3 triathlons this year (going from zero experience in Helle's case and quite a bit more exprience in Tony's case) - and by doing this, we're hoping to raise funds for The Emily Ash Trust.

On a personal note, the Trust supported our daughter’s childhood friend (Mollie), who passed away after years of suffering from leukaemia – and her family was helped by the Trust and are now trustees of the charity.

The Emily Ash Trust helps improve the lives of children who are suffering from cancer – but it also works to improve the quality of life for the family unit or guardians who are supporting the child faced with or living with cancer - which is all too often forgotten. Any help and support that can be offered to them during such a crisis to make their lives just that bit brighter and take them away from the traumas in their lives can make a significant difference.

It’s a small charity, which is solely funded by fundraising and donations – and all staff work on a voluntary basis with all money raised going to support the families. The Trust arranges a number of direct fund raising events and receive donations. 

Please help us raise funds for this very worthy cause and help families and sufferers get a little bit of light in the dark periods they sadly have to go through.

In return, Tony and I will participate in the following triathlons - and we'll post pictures to prove it as we go along:-)

10 June - Mid Sussex Triathlon

15 September - tri for life (Woburn Abbey)

29 September - Hever Castle Triathlon