I set this site up as a continuous sponsorhip page in aid of  the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity. Each year I choose from one of several sporting events I am participating in and request sponsorship in support of this charity.

There's a bit more to my background which is kind of relevant here.... http://www.madeupname.co.uk/2015/10/about-me-expanded.html

After completing a few Ironman distance triathlons and achieving Team GB Age Group selection for European & World championships events for the last 2 years I've decided that this year the challenge to take on is to achieve Knighthood in Sufferlandria and become "Sir MadeUpName" and to be sponsored for doing so. A brain tumour diagnosed in October 2015 has effectively meant I won't be able to race nor likely work either again, but I see no reason why I can't still do other stuff and raise money for the Rainbow Trust.

If you can make a donation to help these children and their families it would be great. The charity gets the money within a few days of your donation, so there is no need to wait until the event to make a payment.

Pretty much all charities are deserving in a variety of ways...... but one of the hardest things in life to deal with has got to be when a parent sees their child dying and there is nothing they can do about it.

That's why I support the Rainbow Trust so that some of the last days are a little easier. Please give if you can and don't forget gift aid, that way the tax man gets to cough up a contribution too.

Thank you