Hello and thank you for donating to this very worthwhile cause. 

I have been training for the past 12 months for this event; it is a 1.2 mile swim, followed by a 56 mile bike ride, with a half marathon (13.1 miles) to finish. 

The charity I am raising money for is a really important one; they help some of the poorest people in our community and they have to work with the most minimal of resources. 

£10 would pay for four school meals for a child in the school holidays, or £30 would pay for food and fuel for a family of four in an emergency situation. 

I don't think I ever really understood how difficult peoples lives can be and how important charities like this are so thank you for your donation; it really makes a difference. 

Geoff