DebRA is urging individuals or teams to take part in the 2008 Mazda London Triathlon on August 9th and 10th and help make a difference to the lives of families living with EB.
This year's event will be held at the ExCeL centre, London and DebRA is delighted to have been awarded Gold Charity status.
Competitors have three levels of triathlon to compete in: Super Sprint, Sprint and Olympic. The highest level – Olympic – involves a 1500m swim in the Royal Victoria Docks, followed by a 40k bike ride and 10k run.
If you wish to enter as an individual click here.
If you wish to enter as a team of 3 click here.
Last year 120 triathletes raised over £50,000 for DebRA at the annual event which attracts some 11,000 competitors.
Adam Shaw from Greetland, Halifax participated in the DebRA wave’s Olympic category on behalf of his daughter Hollie who was born with Dystrophic EB and raised £1,500 for DebRA.
Adam says: “This was my first triathlon and I really enjoyed the whole experience. DebRA relies on fundraising events like this to carry out its vital work, improving lives and giving hope to families like mine.
"Like any other little girl of her age, Hollie loves to dance, play and have fun. The difference is if Hollie knocks herself or her clothes rub, her skin sometimes comes off. This hurts, but when it occurs in her mouth or throat it really hurts and she struggles to eat or drink until the pain dies down. I believe that without DebRA’s support, Hollie could not live her life to the full.”
For more information, please contact Andrew Colville on 01344 771961 or email: andrew.colville@debra.org.uk.
