NASC President David Brown is set to take on a significant personal challenge this month as he participates in two triathlons to raise funds for Young Epilepsy, a charity that supports children and families affected by the condition.
Brown, who is also the Managing Director at IBN Scaffolding based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, will be swimming, cycling, and running across two gruelling events this month, all in the name of charity.
His first triathlon will be the Shropshire Triathlon on September 8th, followed by the North West Triathlon on the 22nd. Despite joking about his swimming skills, he is determined to complete both events and raise awareness and sponsorship for the cause.
The Shropshire Triathlon will see him tackle a 750m swim, a 25km cycle, and a 5km run, while the North West Triathlon features a slightly shorter 500m swim but similar bike and run distances of 21km and 5km, respectively.
Brown explained that these challenges will push him to his limits, particularly in the swimming sections.“Swimming isn’t my strong suit – I swim like a brick! So, I’ll need to make up time on the bike and run,” he said.
Young Epilepsy is a charity close to Brown’s heart, and his fundraising efforts are aimed at ensuring the organisation can continue its critical work.
The charity offers vital support to young people diagnosed with epilepsy, a condition that affects nearly one in every hundred children in the UK. Through fundraising, Brown hopes to contribute to research, treatment advancements, and practical support for those impacted.
“Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening and isolating conditions a young person can experience,” Brown explained. “Together, we can improve research, treatment, and support for those affected.”
He has also set up a fundraising page where supporters can contribute to his effort. He will be sharing updates and photos of his progress through the events, and he jokes that he hopes they won’t include any pictures of him being rescued during the swim.
Those wishing to sponsor David can do so via his fundraising page: JustGiving. Every donation, he says, will help bring hope and support to young lives affected by epilepsy.
