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Hundreds of youngsters will be swimming, cycling and running their socks off next weekend to help all those fighting blood cancer in Jersey.
The Jersey Kids triathlon is back at Les Quennevais Sports Centre on Saturday 11 June in aid of Bloodwise.
More than 300 children aged six to 13 will be taking part, many who've never attempted a triathlon before so this year, the event that is now in its fourth year, has teamed up with Jersey Tristarts, Jersey Swimming Club, Jersey Cycling Association Youth Academy, and Jersey Park Run who will be there to offer them all support.
Chairman of the Jersey Branch of Bloodwise Chris Rowland said: “The children’s triathlon is a fantastic opportunity to both fundraise and raise awareness for blood cancer research amongst the Jersey community.
“Since the charity was launched in 1960, blood cancer research has come on leaps and bounds and now we see that 9 in 10 children survive a blood cancer diagnosis. This is thanks to the research which is funded by fundraisers such as those in the Jersey Branch.”
Organisers say there are no winners and losers, the emphasis is on having fun and you can sign your children up for the event here. You have until next Thursday at midnight to do it.
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