Click this link https://www.thetrihardschallenge.co.uk/ to go to the Tri Hard Challenge page for more info.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I hope you find the kindness in your heart and the cash in your wallet to  donate to what is an excellent charity - Douglas Bader Foundation. A charity that supports rehabilitation services for amputees, and is particularly close to my .....wrist. 

The story of Douglas Bader goes...

Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, CBE, DSO, DFC, FRAeS, DL was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Air Force in 1930 but after only 18 months he crashed his aeroplane and became a double amputee caused by “my own fault” in an aeroplane accident in 1931.

After the outbreak of the Second World War Douglas rejoined the RAF. He was a member of 222 squadron and was promoted to lead 242 squadron. His skill as an aviator and contribution as an outstanding leader and fighter ace during WW2, along with his continuous attempts to escape prisoner of war camp after he was shot down, was immortalised in the book and film ‘Reach for the Sky'

Having suffered a double disfigurement Douglas became an inspiration to disabled and able-bodied alike by demonstrating the ability to “get on with your life”. Post war found him working for Shell, getting his golf handicap down to an extraordinary 2 and fundraising on behalf of many disabled groups and charities

I came across the Douglas Bader Foundation in 2008 at Roehampton Hospital, London. I attended Roehampton as a patient shortly after experiencing an amputation myself.

In August of 2007, aged 17, I was involved in a car accident that caused my arm to be crushed between a gatepost and car which removed my hand and the majority of my forearm, fortunately I survived due to the quick thinking of my friends.

Unfortunately, due to timing,  I haven't managed to become a fighter ace but I do have the opportunity to compete in this triathlon which I expect will be grueling enough. It comprises:

Cycle 77 miles - London to Hayling Island, Portsmouth

Row 11.5 nautical miles (13.2 miles) - Hayling Island to Bembridge (IoW)

Trail run 10.75 miles -  Bembridge to Ventnor, along the coastal path

A sum total of over 100 miles, for context a half Ironman is 70 miles.

Please do donate to DBF so that they can continue to help disabled children feel as able as possible by taking them on adventure weekends of abseiling, sailing, climbing and flying biplanes!

_________________________________________________________________________

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.