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Those who know me are aware I am not one to sit still for long! So, following on my fight back from 2 serious cycling accidents last year, I am now racing in the Ripon Triathlon on Saturday 13 July and hoping to raise some much needed sponsorship for our fabulous charity of the year, Ruddi’s Retreat.

If you are not already aware, Ruddi’s Retreat is a great local charity based in Slaithwaite. Their mission is to send families with seriously ill children on a much-needed break to the seaside. They have 5 caravans, some of which fully adapted to meet the needs of poorly children, ready to accommodate those in need of a much warranted break. For every £250 we can raise for the charity, we are helping to send another family on holiday.

By running the Ripon Triathlon, I am hoping to raise enough to send as many as 4 different families on one of these retreats.

The race is supported by the Brownlee Foundation- brothers Jonny and Alistair Brownlee being amazing GB and Olympic athletes at Triathlon. I am therefore of course tackling the Olympic distance- 1500m swim, 40k bike and 10k run (1 mile, 28 miles, and 6 miles in old money!) With such lengths required from me, I’d be happy to gain a finishers medal and shirt, no podium expected or required!

Any help and donations will be graciously received. Lets give these families the break and memories they deserve!

Thank you

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