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Jude's Royal Windsor Triathlon - Olympic Distance

Jude Hanson is raising money for Spread a Smile

Team: Remembering Sam Hanson

In memory of Sam Hanson
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Spread a Smile brings joy and laughter to seriously ill children in NHS hospitals and hospices across the country. Through in-person and virtual visits and events, our entertainers enhance wellbeing and help families cope with the pain and anxiety of serious illness and hospitalisation.

Story

It's three years since we lost Sam to Leukaemia. Not a day goes by when I don't think about him and miss him with every fibre of my being. 

I remain grateful for the time we had together and for the invaluable support we received from family, friends and charities during our oncology journey.

Spread a Smile raised a smile when, quite frankly, there was not a lot to smile about and continue to support us to this day.

So, in Sam's memory and to raise funds for Spread a Smile, I am attempting the Royal Windsor Triathlon in June - Olympic Distance - 1,500m swim in the river, 42km cycle and 10km run incorporating the Long Walk!....eek.......

Although originally booked in 2020, the event has crept up on me and I started training a little later than would have been ideal but I am going to give it a shot..

#nevergiveup

About Spread a Smile

Our mission at Spread a Smile is to distract seriously ill children and teenagers from the monotony of long hospital stays by spreading joy and laughter.Every year, our teams of entertainers make thousands of virtual and bedside visits, distracting children from pain and treatment, breaking the monotony of the hospital environment and creating positive memories for them, their parents and siblings. Our support also includes family events and outings, Smile TV, art workshops, painting children's radiotherapy masks and family support.

Donation summary

Total
£627.38
+ £152.50 Gift Aid
Online
£627.38
Offline
£0.00

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