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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
I have decided to come out of Triathlon retirement (12 years since my last one) to raise some funds for 2 charities I'd like to support this year. I'm raising money for:
NOTE: I know times are hard however, if you choose to do so & can sponsor me whatever the amount my employer will match your donation. As an example if you sponsor me £5 then HSBC Bank will also match and sponsor me £5. This is up to a maximum total of £500 from HSBC and will be on top of the amount this just giving page displays.
Information about the Charities I am supporting:
“Send a Child to Hucklow” is a charity that arranges holidays in the village of Great Hucklow, Derbyshire for groups of disadvantaged children. The children are selected from various agencies such as the Family Service Units, Women's Refuges, Social Service Departments, Schools, Community Associations, Congregations.
The only condition is that the children selected would not otherwise have a holiday. Now everyone needs a break and to help out some children who would otherwise not have a holiday is something I would love to help with your support.
Plastic Free North Devon is a charity I'd also like to support as its one of my favourite holiday destinations in the UK and I'd like to support a charity that makes this place sustainable for future visitors, nature and local residents. The charity aims to tackle plastic pollution head on by raising awareness, reducing littering and consumption. They inspire reconnection with nature, try and facilitate sustainable behavioural change, and create environmental awareness.
So what am I doing to ask for your hard earned cash. I'm taking part in Croyde Ocean Triathlon. I'm swimming a 750m Ocean swim, an 18.5km Road Bike Course and finishing off with a 5.5km Off-Road Run.
It's been 12 years since my last triathlon so It's going to be hard work but I'm confident I can train enough to complete the event and raise funds for these great charities.
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