Anna Bastek

Anna Bastek - Couch potato to Ironman in 1 year

Fundraising for Tenovus Cancer Care
£1,245
raised of £1,500 target
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Tenovus Cancer Care

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We bring treatment, support and advice to anyone affected by cancer.

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Last year I was a very inactive person. I couldn't run, didn't have a road bike and I had a fear of putting my face under water. Sport has never been my thing. I was challanged by friends to do a triathlon which I thought only crazy people did! I signed up for a gym and started training and calling myself a triathlete! After a few months I managed to complete it as one of the last people on the finish line. I was hooked. And I signed up for an Ironman which is 3.8km sea swim, 180km bike and a full marathon, cut-off time is 16h! It's absolutely crazy, I know! But I don't do things by halves...

When my father was 50 he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He died a year later. I know how proud of me he would be for doing this and pushing boundaries.
I'd like to help people affected by this horrible disease and raise money for Tenovus. Please help me and make a donation. 

As part of my training I'm also doing the following events this year:
Cotswolds Half Ironman 70.3, Mumbles Duathlon, Cardiff Half Marathon, Carmarthen Triathlon, Llanelli Triathlon, Swansea Triathlon, Tenby Long Course Weekend and will probably enter some more!

It will be a tough journey for me but enjoyable and definitely worth it! 

My business Wolfestone will be 10 years old this year and we have committed to raise £10k for Tenovus. My Ironman fundraising is just a small part of it. Thank you for your kind donations. 

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Tenovus Cancer Care

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If you have cancer or you’re close to someone who has, it can be tough. We can help. We bring expert advice, emotional support and life-saving treatment to the heart of communities. All you've got to do is call 0808 808 1010 Call free, 365 days a year

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Total raised
£1,245.00
+ £183.75 Gift Aid
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£1,145.00
Offline donations
£100.00

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