An Exciting Announcement!

Today is a very exciting day for Warwick as it has been announced that he is one of three very lucky recipients of the David Randall Foundation’s Inspirational Awards for 2019.

The David Randall Foundation, set up in honour of talented sportsman and musician David Randall, provides Good Days for people with life limiting illnesses and scholarships to those who show dedication in either music or sport.

Warwick is so grateful to have been awarded one of the Inspirational Awards for 2019 and would like to thank the trustees of the charity for choosing to support him in chasing his triathlon dreams this year.

We will be sharing Warwick’s progress on this blog for the Charity’s supporters to keep updated on how their fundraising is making a difference.

If you would like to support the David Randall Foundation in their work to offer such amazing opportunities for other young people as well as providing more Good Days for those with life limiting illnesses, please visit their website at https://www.davidrandallfoundation.org/

Once again, we would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the David Randall Foundation, their Trustees and supporters for all of their fundraising efforts that have made this support possible.

Keep Tri-ing,

Warwick and Jodie 😊

The David Randall Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission - No. 115112

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