Lara Sturgis

Lara's Triathlon to Twickenham Challenge

Fundraising for Hansa Class UK
£1,128
raised of £1,000 target
by 39 supporters
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Hansa Class UK need sponsors to fund a GB team to attend and compete in the World Championships in Portugal. Funds will help with transportation of boats, safety cover, coaching support and training in the lead up to the event.

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Sailing gives me so many opportunities; getting out of my wheelchair, socialising with friends and being outside doing something active.

Racing in the Hansa 2.3 fleet allows me to follow my dream and compete for the GB team in the UK and overseas.  In 2023 the Hansa World Championships will be held in Portimao, Portugal and I am raising funds to help the team achieve their full potential at this event.
 
The Hansa Class is a small charity and their support means that we can compete as a team at the Championships with the help of volunteers and coaches.

So I wanted to set myself the challenge of doing a triathlon to Twickenham.  Twickenham is 88.6km from my home.  Obviously I can't swim there, so my challenge will be completed in a gym and a pool - swimming, cycling, and arm bike.  I can only do short distances, so my target will be done over a year.  This will really push me.

My target will be to do 44km Arm bike, 26.4km Leg bike, and 17.6km swim.  That's 88.8km!

My challenge will start 30th August 2022, and end 29th August 2023.

Follow my progress below.

Please sponsor me.  It will go towards the Hansa team's fundraising effort to support us all, both on and off the water, at the World Championships in 2023.  Please also follow me and the Hansa Class on social media to see how our trip to the World Championships progresses!
 
Facebook: @LaraSturgis @HansaClassUK
Instagram: @larasturgis1 @hansaclassuk


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About the campaign

Hansa Class UK need sponsors to fund a GB team to attend and compete in the World Championships in Portugal. Funds will help with transportation of boats, safety cover, coaching support and training in the lead up to the event.

About the charity

Hansa Class UK

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www.hansaclass.org.uk
Hansa Class UK exist to provide dinghy sailing opportunities for people with or without disabilities. Sailing independently is incredibly liberating, therapeutic, and exhilarating for people with disabilities, who are often constrained by physical or mental barriers. Racing provides an additional dimension and keeps people motivated, honing a person’s sailing skills as well as introducing tactics and strategy. In the Hansa Class, disabled people can compete against each other, and also against the able bodied on level terms. The Hansa Classes of dinghy and class rules are designed specifically to make competition fair. Everybody is seated centrally so that those with mobility issues are not disadvantaged. A heavy keel prevents the boat from capsizing. For people with more severe physical disabilities electronic controls are available to operate the steering and the sails. These can be operated using joysticks, chin controls, or even with blow-suck controls. The fleet includes 2 person boats for those who prefer or need company. Being involved in racing is great for people’s confidence, fulfilment, and their self-esteem. Hansa Class UK provide racing events at various clubs across Britain, and also support people to travel to International events. The clubs provide fantastic support, and there is a great sense of community between the sailors and volunteers. We are completely run by volunteers and are self-funded. Please donate to support our cause.
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Donation summary

Total raised
£1,128.00
+ £180.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,128.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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