Quadzilla Fundraising

23rd August 2016

I am completing a charity fundraising event each month of 2016.  

This month I was going to take place in Rhino-gladiator in St Helens but it was unfortunately cancelled. This left me struggling for an event. So I got together with my Dad and planned my own challenge.  

I have never even attempted a triathlon before but we knew we were going to beautiful New Quay,  Wales for the bank holiday and decided to plan a multi sport event around this.  I will be completing the 46 mile course by swimming (1 mile), kayaking (5 miles), running (10 miles) and cycling (30 miles) in as fast a time as possible. This will be hugely weather dependant, so may be put off until the next date. Ultimately if the British weather means any risk to my wellbeing the challenge would need to be brought indoors (swimming pool/gym) with a rowing machine replacing the kayak.

We have named this challenge “Quadzilla” as we think it’s a monster. I am taking part in this challenge to raise awareness for both the #itsoktotalk and #andysmanclub campaigns launched by Luke Ambler after his Brother in Law took his own life. The campaigns are to raise awareness of mental health issues in young men. For anybody wishing to donate there is a link below for the crowd funding page on Just Giving for #andysmanclub

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/

Many thanks for taking the time to read this, much appreciated. 

Cheers

Andrew Okell

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