England and Wasps rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio is inviting men, women and children to join his exclusive Dallaglio Foundation team at Tri for Life this autumn to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving research to beat cancer.
Tri for Life takes place at Dorney Park in Windsor on Sunday 5th September. There are four different event options catering for the whole family; the short distance triathlon or duathlon for adults and the fun run or scootathlon for children. In addition, there will be a designated children’s play area and plenty of open spaces by the river for families to enjoy the whole day.
Lawrence said: “I really believe that you can make a positive difference by working together which is why I’m inviting people to join my team at Tri for Life on 5 September to raise money to help beat cancer. It’s going to be tough but it’s a great event and I’m sure the team will have a fantastic day.”
The Dallaglio Foundation, which launched in 2009, aims to make a real difference to people’s lives by supporting a wide range of good causes in the UK. Cancer Research UK is one of the benefitting charities, and all money raised through the Tri for Life will go to its new clinical Fellowship programme.
Lawrence added: “I lost my mother to cancer in December 2008 and I know as well as anyone the devastating effects of the disease, not just to patients but also their loved ones. One in three people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime but thanks to Cancer Research UK’s work, more people are beating the disease than ever before. I’m honoured to support the charity’s lifesaving work through the Dallaglio Foundation.”
Tri for Life adult participants can take part either as individuals or as a team. The short distance triathlon comprises a 400m swim, 20km bike ride and a 5k run while the duathlon is a 2.5km run followed by a 20km bike ride and another 2.5km run.
There are 200 places available with the Dallaglio Foundation team at Tri for Life. To join Lawrence’s team, please e-mail matt@dallagliofoundation.com. The minimum sponsorship level is £350 for adults.
The children’s fun run is 2.5km and the scootathlon is a 400m scoot, 400m bike ride and a 250m run. Children are not required to raise any sponsorship money.
For more on the Dallaglio Foundation, visit www.dallagliofoundation.com. For further information about Cancer Research UK and its work, visit www.cancerresearchuk.org.
