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It has been my aim for many years to take part in an Olympic distance triathlon, firstly because I think it will be a great achievement (1,500m Open water swim, 42.4km Bike ride and 10km run!!!!) but mainly because it gives me a chance to raise money for such a fantastic cause in the Leatherhead Youth Project (LYP).

Some of you may not know the work that LYP do, but they are an absolutely amazing charity, I cannot speak more highly of them. Andy, who heads up the team is a real inspiration and as a result I could not think of a more worthy cause to give me a boost to the finish line if I feel like giving up.

The "Official" Blurb is:

"LYP's Vision is to see a world in which young people are happy, safe and making a difference in their communities and wider world. Their Mission is to support young people by providing positive role models, practical and emotional help, and opportunities, which empower them to make changes in their lives."

This basically means they do a lot of awesome work for young people which in effect changes their lives and gives them tangible skills which can be used in the real world. The reason the cause is important to my heart is because I feel so lucky to have had all the opportunities I had growing up, and know I would not be where I am today without them. As a result I think every young person should be given a fair shot in life, and have someone to fight for them and that is what Andy and the LYP team do!

Their website www.leatherheadyouthproject.com is currently under construction (but you should still visit the temporary site looks great) but for more info on them & the great work they do follow them on Twitter @LHDYoutProject or search Leatherhead Youth project on Facebook

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