Duathlon to fundraise for childhood cancer
Children across West Sussex will put on their running shoes to help young people with cancer in Billingshurst event this May.
On Sunday, May 22, children across Sussex will take on a Duathlon at Weald School in Billingshurst to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer.
Children between the ages of eight to 16 are invited to take part in the duathlon –a run, cycle and another run – organised by KidstriUK events.
As well as a great day out for the participants, spectators are encouraged to come along and show their support too.
There is a free fun swim after the event, medals for all participants and a charity raffle for a new road cycle and other goodies.
KidstriUK, a branch of Hedgehogtri, was founded by Paul Hedger in 1997 and have since organised sporting events all over Sussex from village runs to triathlons
Paul was inspired to set up KidstriUK after turning to sport at school and getting involved in cross-country running and swimming at the local swimming club Triathlon became an interest as he involved himself in the East Grinstead triathlon club.
Twenty years on he runs a regular children’s series and has many families involved working with Triathlon
England.
KidstriUK has been supporting good causes for many years and chose to support Young Lives vs Cancer in 2022 after learning about local families affected by cancer. Entry to the triathlon and duathlon costs between £20-24 and there will be plenty of ways spectators, families and friends can support the day’s fundraising.
Paul said: “I’m really proud to be supporting Young Lives vs Cancer this year, it feels great to be doing my bit to help this amazing charity.
“Cancer turns families’ lives upside down and Young Lives vs Cancer are there for
families holding their hand and helping them face cancer. We want to raise as much as possible for this fantastic charity.”
Rose Bailey, fundraising engagement manager for West Sussex at Young Lives vs Cancer, said: “I’m delighted that Paul and the KidstriUK Team have chosen to support Young Lives vs Cancer this year. KidstriUK events are a fantastic opportunity for young people from across West Sussex to have a go at a triathlon while raising funds for an amazing cause at the same time.
“We know that 12 more children and young people
are diagnosed with cancer every day and it is vital that Young Lives vs Cancer can be there for them, individually, locally and nationally. We rely entirely on donations for our work, so support like this is absolutely crucial.
“We’d like to say a huge thank you to Paul and the team for their support and for ensuring that young people with cancer from West Sussex won’t have to face cancer alone.”
To find out more and get involved, visit www.kidstri. co.uk. For information on Young Lives vs Cancer, go to www.younglivesvscancer.org. uk