Hello!

I have finally taken the plunge and signed myself up for the big one, a full Ironman. On 5th June 2022, I will swim 2.4-miles, cycle 112-miles, then run 26.2-miles around the streets (and waters) of Hamburg, Germany. 

Ever since I started took up endurance sports as a hobby, I have always thought an Ironman was one of the toughest challenges a weekend warrior, like myself, can aspire to complete!

Why have I decided to fundraise for Macmillan? I think one of the scariest prospects a person can face, is the one getting cancer, even scarier is the thought of going through the ordeal without any support.

Macmillan offers people who have been diagnosed with cancer the support they need, be it information on the different types of cancer, help to deal with the mental and emotional challenges, advice on work and finances. Macmillan also funds specialist nurses who are trained to care for the patients while going through the different stages of treatment through to palliative care.

Thanks for supporting my fundraising. At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help, we can’t support everyone who needs us. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast, and secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs.

Thank you for choosing to support me and Macmillan Cancer Support. Just so you know, 30% of the sponsorship that I collect (up to the cost of my entry fee) will be reimbursed. This means that Macmillan receives 70% or more of my sponsorship.

Reimbursing 30% of my sponsorship (up to the cost of my entry fee) is a safe way of fundraising for the charity as it can be cheaper than the cost of a charity package! If you have any questions about my fundraising or why your donations may be used in this way, please don't hesitate to contact Macmillan directly at triathlon@macmillan.org.uk.