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Trying for a triathlon for Shani
Simon has never run a triathlon before so this a big challenge for him! But he's in safe hands with experienced triathletes and great mates Jonny and Eddie also taking part. There's an 800 m swim around a lake, a bike ride for 20 km and then a run for 5.6 km through the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. Why are we doing it? The physical challenge is certainly a reason but the main driver is to raise money in memory of Simon's wonderful daughter Shani who died in 2017 whilst she was still just 5.
Shani's Story
Shine For Shani
The Shine For Shani charity helps to make Shani's memory into a blessing and to raise money to help Great Ormond Street Hospital and other centers of excellence in pediatric cardiology and research help other heart children live full and happy lives. The money we are raising will go towards £85,000 to buy a brand new ECMO machine (heart and lung bypass) for the GOSH pediatric intensive care unit, which will make a massive difference to the life chances of some very unwell children.