What a day! On Sunday 13th September, our very own Claire, Jack and Holly took on the swim, cycle and run legs of the Cheltenham Tri Festival at Cheltenham Lido – and we couldn’t be prouder of what they achieved.
A huge congratulations to the whole team for taking part, and a massive thank you to everyone who came down to cheer them on, volunteered on the day or donated in support of Sue Ryder. Despite the rain, the atmosphere remained brilliant, with plenty of support and encouragement from everyone involved. The weather certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits!
Behind the scenes, our finish line crew were kept busy handing out goody bags, medals and t-shirts, removing timing chips and generally making sure every participant crossed the line to plenty of encouragement and applause. Meanwhile, T&B Solicitor Partner John Stagg took to the mic as MC, announcing each and every finisher and keeping everyone entertained with his, shall we say, questionable choice of music!
As proud sponsors of the Cheltenham Tri Festival for the past four years, it’s always fantastic to see the event bring the community together and raise vital funds for such a brilliant cause.
How Team T&B got on
Claire Burrow – Swim Finish time: 23.49 minutes
“The Lido swim was a real challenge, but a brilliant way to start the day. I’m proud to have been part of such a great team effort for Sue Ryder.”
Jack Morgan-Ebdon – Cycle Finish time: 39.13 minutes
“Having done this event a few times now, it never gets any easier – but the atmosphere makes it worth it every year. Great to cross the line knowing we’ve raised money for such an important cause.”
Holly Winkley – Run Finish time: 26.43 minutes
“The run leg pushed me further than I expected, but the crowd support carried me through. I’m really proud to have taken part and contributed to something so worthwhile.”
Fundraising for Sue Ryder
Thanks to the generosity of colleagues, clients, friends and family, the team raised an incredible amount for Sue Ryder. If you haven’t had the chance to donate yet, it’s not too late – every contribution helps Sue Ryder continue their vital work supporting people and families through some of life’s hardest moments.
A day full of highlights
The whole event once again showcased what makes the Cheltenham Tri Festival so special, from first-timers taking on their debut triathlon to seasoned athletes pushing for a personal best, all cheered on by a brilliant community crowd at Cheltenham Lido.
A huge thank you to Claire, Jack and Holly for taking on the challenge on behalf of Thomson & Bancks, to everyone who helped raise funds for Sue Ryder, to our colleagues and their families who came down to support at the finish line, and to Cheltenham Lido for hosting the event. We’d also like to thank Scimitar Sports for their generous donation towards this year’s goody bags.
What’s next?
For Claire, Jack and Holly, it’s a well-earned rest and for the volunteers, time to pack up and reflect on another successful morning’s work!
In the meantime, if you’d like to support Sue Ryder further, click the button below to donate:
Well done again Team T&B – you did us proud!
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