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Peter (33) decided to tackle the Triathlon - the London Marathon, a 100-mile bike ride and a one-mile swim - to raise £2,000 for The Christie's £25m centenary appeal. He explained: "I wanted to raise money for the Hospital and decided that the Triathlon would be a good way to keep fit at the same time. After completing the London Marathon I tackled the bike ride but unfortunately I hurt my back and had to take lots of painkillers - along with the odd physiotherapy session. "I found the bike ride the most gruelling as it was rather painful, but I kept focused and I was determined to finish." After taking some time out to rest, Peter - who is a partner at the
Fleetwood office of the Fylde-based Inghams Solicitors - faced his final Peter successfully raised £2,700 for the North West's famous cancer care centre, and he handed over the money to Christie's Regional Appeals Officer Christine Blease at a presentation at his home. He said: "Although it's been hard work, I know that the money will be used for a worthy cause - especially as it is The Christie's centenary year. "One of the hardest challenges was collecting the money and for this, I Christine Blease, Regional Appeals Officer at Christie's, said: "Thanks to Peter's generous contribution, The Christie's appeal now stands at £24m. The money will be used to help treat thousands of Lancashire patients, especially those with rare or more complex cancers." Ends For further press details please contact Amanda Westgate at AWPR on
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Raising money for the North West's The Christie proved a triple
challenge for Fleetwood man Peter Jensen - in more ways than one!