You made it to my page - thank-you. Hope I can make it to the finishing line after 400m swim, 20km bike and 5km run (in reality 5km stagger).

A request, from me, to support Hope and Homes for Children may not be a new experience for you but after visiting the amazing projects in Sierra Leone that last year's triathlon supported, I felt I had to go the extra km. This year we are aiming to close 4 state orphanages in Romania so that 320 children can leave behind their bleak, uncherished existence and find a new future in a family home.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hope and Homes for Children gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Every donation will make a great difference to changing young children's vulnerable lives.

Please sponsor me now. If you would like to come and share the pleasure but not the pain do come and help marshal the event (I won't be doing it again so it's a once in a lifetime opportunity!) First aiders and stretcher bearers especially welcome. For more information see www.sprinttriathlon.org