This is a pretty big challenge to sign up to as I'm no triathlete, but I'd like to use this as an opportunity to raise money a cause that is close to my heart. The Welsh Air Ambulance saved my Mother's life in 2016. Mam was at Oxwich Leisure Park which is in a remote location of the Gower, when she suffered one of the worst brain hemorrhages a person could have. She collapsed, thankfully my father found her and was able to call 999. The Air Ambulance team flew her to Cardiff Heath Hospital where she received life saving surgery. 

For anyone that knows my mother, they will know what an incredible person she is. She has always dedicated her life to making other peoples lives better. Through a career in the NHS, as a Sister, Senior Nurse in A&E, prison nurse and now vice chairman of a local charity - "Forget Me Not". Mam has worked tirelessly with the Dementia day club to move them forward, raise awareness and has brought such a positive impact to the local community over the past few years.  She is currently leading a project to develop a beautiful garden area  for individuals and families living with dementia to enjoy.🌞 Located at Siloam Baptist Church - Killay, Swansea) 

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If it wasn't for the Welsh Air ambulance, my mother would not be here today.  They have allowed her to continue being the most incredible woman, wife, mother, and grandmother that continues to serve others and put everyone else first.

The Welsh Air Ambulance is funded purely with donations. It requires an astonishing £8 million a year to keep it's four helicopters in the sky, saving precious lives across Wales. 

I'm so happy and proud that I'll be taking on this challenge with my machine of a father who is an still an athlete at the golden age of 60! 

If you can spare anything at all towards this incredible cause and service - Please donate by clicking 'Give now'.😁 

Nobody ever expects to have to use The Welsh Air Ambulance Service, but you could help save lives by sponsoring!

Our challenge consists of:

• Sea Swim 1.2-mile (1.9km) - Begins at the Prince of Wales Dock

• Bike Ride - 56-mile (90km) one loop bike course will go through the Mumbles along roads that hug the Gower’s coastal clifftops through a series of steep climbs, before cycling out through Rural Swansea and heading back along Swansea Bay into the city.

• Run - 13.1-mile (21.1km) two loop run through the city centre, past Swansea Area towards Mumbles before heading back towards the finish line at the Marina.