My name is James Saxby and over the last few years I've supported my friend James Simpson through lots of sport related challenges. James was instrumental in raising funds for Alfreton Youngsters Umbrella Provision (AYUP), which my son attends. 2024 is my turn to support this brilliant cause, so I'm taking on the Guinness World Record for the Longest Triathlon EVER, with the help of James Simpson and many others.

The rules and details are extensive, but in short I will aim to be swimming, cycling and running over the course of 2 days without sleep, in excess of the current record of 375km. This will take place in Derbyshire and I will finish the run in Alfreton, the epicentre of AYUP's focus.

I'd love it if you can do everything you can to help me share this far and wide, to raise the much needed funds to secure this provision for at least the next 12 months.

AYUP's goal is to provide safe secure environments where youngsters aged 11-18 can meet together, build positive relationships and positively impact their community. Unfortunately the town of Alfreton has lost all youth facilities over the years and AYUP is working to re-establish them. At present youngsters have the opportunity to participate in a regular Friday night Youth Club with activities provided by The Old farm Bus, a Wednesday night Sports Club at Alfreton Leisure Centre and a youth outreach project is running on Monday nights through the Blend Youth Project aiming to engage with and support the young people who are present across the town. AYUP aim to ensure all the activities are free for the young people which is why any funds raised are so appreciated.

Please donate what you can - £2, £5, £10+ it all helps AYUP to provide the much needed youth provision in Alfreton.

The AYUP Facebook page can be found here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553142178712