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Jean's sprint triathlon for Friends of Kipkelion

Jean Kyrke-Smith is raising money for Friends of Kipkelion

Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run · 4 March 2026

We are a small charity run entirely by volunteers in the UK. We focus on a remote rural area of Kenya called Kipkelion. It’s a mountainous and somewhat neglected region with about 300,000 inhabitants, most of whom live by subsistence farming. Many people in Kipkelion live miles from the nearest hospital, and most schools are poorly equipped. We work in partnership with a locally based Kenyan NGO to provide clean water and sanitation in schools in Kipkelion, to ensure that pupils (especially girls) can attend school regularly. We also provide resources to bring basic medical facilities to the remote areas of the region, in collaboration with local health officials. We are also active in encouraging the local people in their efforts to eradicate FGM in the area. All of our work is done in partnership with the local community and is guided by their decisions as to their priorities, so that all of our projects are designed to be completely sustainable and of permanent benefit to the community.

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Well, Dr Korir will be getting his microscope, thanks to your amazing generosity. As it was partly paid for already, there is even enough money left over to pay for trauma training for staff at the hospital. The small trauma unit was built last year and equipped in part by Friends of Kipkelion. I have felt humbled and proud by your extraordinary response to this wonderful cause. Thank you.

I did the triathlon this morning: 1:46:45 (swimming 22:26 cycling 57:10 and running 27.07). Plus 15mins for changing after the swim. I know that for all you young/athletic/ young AND athletic souls out there it's no great achievement, but I am really pleased. Have just celebrated with a halloumi wrap. The glamour!

Over and out. Back to normal gym activity for me from now on. I am deeply grateful for your kindness. xxx

Donation summary

Total
£3,767.14
+ £825.00 Gift Aid
Online
£3,767.14
Offline
£0.00

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