The Challenge
Katie McLernon, one of the physiotherapists at the Iveson Clinic, recently took on the daunting challenge of completing the Lakesman Triathlon in Cumbria. Fundraising for charity. The Triathlon included a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, followed by a full 26.2 mile marathon. Furthermore this was all completed within a 17 hour time limit.
Fundraising for Charity
Katie and her sister Lucy took part to raise money for charities which had helped their mum, Carol. Carol was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 2016. Whilst undergoing treatment she contracted pneumonia due to weakened immune system and later had a stroke. However, against all odds she is pulling through and is on the mend.
The sisters raised a phenomenal amount of money, some of which they donated to My WiSH, the West Suffolk Hospital charity. The funds were used to purchase new fans for the stroke unit, to help keep patients and their families comfortable. Katie, Carol and Lucy visited the stroke unit to present the fans to the staff.
All of us at the Iveson Clinic are immensely proud of Katie’s achievement. We wish Carol all the best for her continuing recovery.
