Ron’s 3 triathlons for Better Lives Foundation

I have ambitiously embarked on a training journey to complete 3 triathlons this year. The pain and joys that come with it are in honour of raising funds for Better Lives Foundation charity.

I volunteered with the UK based charity which works in Sierre Leone 10 years ago, and the time spent there left a lasting impression. My experience was spent working in a small basic room providing emergency clinical care to a high needs patient base, as well as educating: both junior care providers to provide sustainable care for the communities, and to children in schools. 

Just over a year ago I began working with a hardworking and dedicated team to build the first ever dental teaching hospital in Sierre Leone. As there is no training facility in the country at the moment, students tend to travel abroad to study then stay abroad. With a population of 7.5 million we knew this wasn’t sustainable. So far the hospital has been meticulously planned, and while a syllabus is being fine tuned we are entering the fundraising phase.

My aim is to complete 3 triathalons this year and hope to raise £3000.

In the space of 3 months I will be doing the Hatch end Tri, Blenheim Palace Tri and finishing off with the London Tri.

Please see the link below for more information about Better Lives Foundation and the incredible work they do to provide sustainable healthcare and opportunities in Sierre Leone:

https://www.betterlivesfoundation.org

Appreciate all of your generosity,

Ronit