Valerio Lelio Cereda

Lelio's Ironman for children cancer

Fundraising for Children with Cancer UK
£3,591
raised of £2,000 target
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Event: Ironman Weymouth 2016, on 10 September 2016
In memory of Leila Tlustos
We fund research into childhood cancer to save and improve young lives

Story

In January 2012, my cousin Leila was diagnosed of a rare form of leukaemia when she was only 18 months. Her and my family’s battle lasted till September 2014. This year I've decided to raise funds and awareness for children cancer in conjunction of the toughest triathlon event that I'll probably ever do:

Ironman Weymouth - 11 September 2016
2.4 -mile (3.86 km) swim
112-mile (180 km) bike ride
26.2-mile (42 km) run

Here below is an extract of what my aunt Adriana wrote last September after one exact year.
Thank you all for your support!

Lelio

"So, in memory of Leila, I ask for your help. Help in children cancer. Make it known, make this a subject that is not taboo simply because it’s too hard or difficult, contribute however you feel like it: help in research. I can give you addresses if you need it. Or otherwise, play with the ill children or their siblings, help hospital to give bigger rooms, help the families by cooking for them (for us it was vital and a great sign of affection!) . There are infinite ways.”

PS: please also donate blood if you can. 15 transfusions were needed for her life in the last month only!

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About the charity

At Children with Cancer UK we actively raise and invest money for vital specialist research to save the lives of every child with cancer and keep their family together. www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk

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