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Charity beneficiary says thank you with a Triathlon challenge
Howard Lake | 25 June 2003 | News
Richard Sadler, who spent four months in a home in London run by children’s charity NCH as a baby before being adopted, is doing the London Triathlon on Sunday 3 August to raise funds for NCH.
This is the first time 34 year-old Richard has done the London Triathlon and he is maximising the challenge by entering for the harder of the two entry options – the ‘Olympic’, which takes the form of a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run.
Sales Manager Richard, who lives in Crowle, Worcestershire, is training 6 days a week – consisting of 1 hour each of wimming, running and cycling.
“I am still looking for more sponsorship – it is always great to be able to do something for NCH, due to my personal links with the charity.”
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NCH provides active support for its sponsored event fundraisers. For example, those entering the London Triathlon for NCH will receive:
- regular ‘how to’ training fact sheets and a step-by-step preparation guide
- personalised running vest and ASICS running shoes
- fundraising support pack
- post-race reception with massage
- Ongoing support and advice from the NCH team
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About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale.
He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.