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Iʼve raised £4,560 to HELP BETSY SEE AGAIN and GIVE DISABLED CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SWIM
- Hong Kong
- Funded on Saturday, 3rd February 2018
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At the start of this year, Toby couldn't swim as far as he could hit a tennis ball and Tanya had hardly ridden a bike without training wheels - it was going to be a huge undertaking! After breaking her neck and being close to paralysed 3 years ago, despite the doctors doubting a return to sport, Tanya has made a full recovery. Since having completed the London Marathon >15 years ago, Toby has spent more time on the dance floor than training for any sport.
Inspired by friends, and seeking a challenge, early this year we decided to sign up for the iconic Laguna Phuket Triathlon on November 19th 2017. It is a tough race, longer than a standard olympic distance race; comprising of a 1.8km swim, 50km cycle followed by a 12km run - to top it off, all in +30 degree heat! We have chosen to raise funds for the following two causes, because we feel strongly about what they stand for:
HELP BETSY SEE - brain tumour research
In 2016, a daughter of a childhood friend of Toby's was diagnosed with a brain tumour - a diffuse optic nerve glioma. The location of Betsy's tumour means her vision is severely impaired, and unfortunately the tumour is inoperable. They are undergoing an 18 month chemotherapy plan to try and shrink the tumour but, whilst the tumour shrunk initially, it is has now plateaued and there has been very little improvement in her vision. Medical research is constantly advancing and the possibility of being able to generate optic nerves is making huge progress. We are raising money to support further treatment for Betsy as well as help fund these research groups and charities leading the way into brain tumour research and targeted stem cell therapy.
LEVEL WATER - getting disabled kids swimming
We believe every child should have a fair start in sport, as the two of us were fortunate enough to have. Level water (www.levelwater.org) provide one-to-one swimming lessons for disabled children; teaching them the basics and then helping them integrate successfully and progress on to competitive clubs. Without Level Water, most disabled children will never learn to swim. With our help, they can continue to grow into new towns and cities, giving every child a fair start in sport.
We thank you for your generous support, and will do you proud! Please either donate through this site which will convert your donation through credit card in to the fund currency GBP, or should you prefer to give a donation to us personally rather than online this is also possible just let us know.
Many thanks once again.
Big Love T & T x
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- 7 years ago
Toby and Tanya Clark
7 years agoA huge thanks to everyone that has supported us in our efforts to complete the Phuket Laguna triathlon last year. With your help we have managed to raise over £3000 for each of our causes Betsy's fund and Level Water. This will help tremendously towards a brighter future for an amazing girl Betsy, and provide over 400 swimming lessons for children with disabilities giving them the start they need to enjoy a lifetime of sport. We thank you all for your kind support and generosity. Big Love T&T x
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7 years agoSo after a 4.30am wake up, and setting up our equipment/ transition areas. The race started around 6.30am in different waves. It was hot, especially on the run but we both got through it. I achieved my sub 4 hr target with 3.54, Tanya did really well coming 4th in her age group 3.39. Thank you so much for all your support. If still yet to donate and would like to please do so through the following link Many thanks https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tandtclark
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50
Kirsty Clark
Dec 1, 2017
Well done guys! Amazing effort! love from Lawrence, Kirsty, Annabel and Cameron xxxx
£30.00
Myrna
Nov 28, 2017
Well done guys!
Craig Mclauchlan
Nov 25, 2017
Congrats on your sub 4 hour triathlon!
£20.00
Jennifer Pratt
Nov 23, 2017
£30.00
Julia Maxwell
Nov 20, 2017
Well done you absolute nutters!! Love Julia and Christon xx
£40.00
Jennifer Clayton
Nov 20, 2017
Best of luck!
£20.00
Lara Perkins
Nov 20, 2017
Didn’t know you couldn’t swim! Well done & lots of love xx
£20.00
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Toby and Tanya Clark
Hong Kong
Tanya and I love our sport, whether tennis, golf, or dancing ... regular supporters of charities. We wanted to go that extra mile and support 2 causes very close to our hearts. What better way than through a multidisciplinary sport challenge like no other we have faced before.