Our brave little great nephew Rupert was born with a double cleft lip and palate and has recently had his second operation. It is phenomenal what the Bristol hospital has done for him in just two operations.

He has a big tough road ahead of him so I want to raise funds that will help to make a difference for these beautiful children!

The Ironman Triathlon will be a tough day for me with a 2.5 mile swim, 112 mile bike leg and then a 26.2 mile marathon run!

I will be keeping Rupert in my mind to get me through the day!!

Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit Cleft Lip and Palate Association, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Cleft Lip and Palate Association: The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) has been the only national charity dedicated to all those affected by cleft lip and/or palate in the UK. We reach out to families from the moment of diagnosis and help them through any difficulties they have before and after the birth of their child by providing a specialist feeding service as well as targeted information and a national network of trained volunteers providing lifelong one-to-one emotional support and online events.