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Clare Williams is raising money for Forces Children's Trust

Participants: Team True Spirit

£1,830
raised of £1,500 target
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Ironman UK Bolton 2012 · 22 July 2012 ·

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Story

 

I know, this is crazy! But it’s true....I am training for an Ironman!!!

I enjoy being active but am far from being an athlete – and doing a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, then a 26.2 mile run (all in under 17 hours!) sounds crazy when you see it written down in black and white.  But since working at Headley Court I seem to have lost perspective on reality! And seeing Team True Spirit's achievements last year has inspired me to challenge myself beyond anything I would have ever considered possible before....so I’ve found myself as part of the team, training to take part in this amazing (ridiculous?!) event. 

Team True Spirit (http://www.truespirit.org.uk/) consists of recovering servicemen/women and support staff who will be undertaking a series of races in 2012. By completing these various events the team hope to inspire others to believe that anything is possible.

Of the 6 charities the team are supporting, I've chosen to fundraise for the Forces Children's Trust - please see this link for more information on the great work they do: www.forceschildrenstrust.org/

I’m excited about the adventure ahead and about being part of Team True Spirit as we support each other on the road to Bolton. And I’m looking forward to having a great excuse to eat as much as I like over the next few months!

So once you’ve got over the shock (and stopped laughing!) at this immense challenge I’ve taken on, please please spare a few pennies to help me support our team - and to help motivate me to keep training and reach the finish line!

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About the charity

"Forces Children's Trust assists any dependent children who are in need, whose father or mother has died or has sustained life-changing injuries whilst serving as a member of the British Armed Forces and such other occupations as determined from time to time by the Trustees."

Donation summary

Total
£1,830.00
+ £288.75 Gift Aid
Online
£1,580.00
Offline
£250.00

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