#RowForPhoenix
When I first decided that my 2020 challenges would include attempting 50km on an indoor rowing machine, I did not consider the idea of fundraising. I thought that the training, preparation and the actual row itself would be tough enough without having to try and raise money as well.
However, following recent tragic events, I want to hold attempt this challenge in the name of Phoenix Harry Luke Benson; and this is why...
Phoenix was born on 22 October 2019, a son for Luke and Sarah (who is a work colleague and very good friend). Just over five weeks later, on 28 November, Phoenix passed away; a tragedy that is beyond my comprehension, and for which I simply don’t have the words.
Sarah happens to be one of the bravest and most inspiring people I know; she was scheduled to do the 2020 London Marathon until the coronavirus put paid to that ... and pretty much every other organised event. Even so, Sarah, Luke and a group of amazing friends will still find a way to complete a number of other long-distance runs to honour Phoenix, and to raise money for the neonatal unit at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, who provided the whole family with so much care and support during Phoenix’s short life.
It will be a privilege to dedicate all the training and the final 50km row (which, all being well, will now take place over roughly 5 hours on Wednesday 30 September at Northallerton Leisure Centre) to Phoenix and his wonderful Mum. I have joined "Team Phoenix" and if you would like to make a donation, here is the link:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rowforphoenix
I don’t really know what else to say. On one level, this will be the longest single piece of exercise I have ever attempted, but I promise I will do everything I can to succeed … for Luke, for Sarah, and for little Phoenix. Thank you so much for your support xx
However, following recent tragic events, I want to hold attempt this challenge in the name of Phoenix Harry Luke Benson; and this is why...
Phoenix was born on 22 October 2019, a son for Luke and Sarah (who is a work colleague and very good friend). Just over five weeks later, on 28 November, Phoenix passed away; a tragedy that is beyond my comprehension, and for which I simply don’t have the words.
Sarah happens to be one of the bravest and most inspiring people I know; she was scheduled to do the 2020 London Marathon until the coronavirus put paid to that ... and pretty much every other organised event. Even so, Sarah, Luke and a group of amazing friends will still find a way to complete a number of other long-distance runs to honour Phoenix, and to raise money for the neonatal unit at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, who provided the whole family with so much care and support during Phoenix’s short life.
It will be a privilege to dedicate all the training and the final 50km row (which, all being well, will now take place over roughly 5 hours on Wednesday 30 September at Northallerton Leisure Centre) to Phoenix and his wonderful Mum. I have joined "Team Phoenix" and if you would like to make a donation, here is the link:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rowforphoenix
I don’t really know what else to say. On one level, this will be the longest single piece of exercise I have ever attempted, but I promise I will do everything I can to succeed … for Luke, for Sarah, and for little Phoenix. Thank you so much for your support xx
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