Every hour four people are diagnosed with a type of blood cancer in the UK. Just over a year ago, my very dear friend Rachel Hyde was one of those people. For Rachel, as for many diagnosed with blood cancers and other blood disorders, a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant can be the only chance of survival. Finding a donor match can be very difficult. Anthony Nolan helps those in need of a transplant by finding tissue matches through the 500,000 adults on their register.

To help raise funds for such a great cause, on Sunday 27 September I'm going to attempt to complete a sprint triathlon (400m swim, 26km bike ride, and 6.25k run).

If, with your support, I can make even a small difference to such a great cause, that would be fantastic and I know would mean a lot to Rachel and save lives.

Please dig deep and give generously.

Thank you!

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