Vicki North, the Scheme Manager at Hunslet Moor House, the new extra flats in Beeston, is taking part in the Tadcaster Triathlon on Monday 5 May 2025.
Whilst she admits to being quite active, she’s never done anything like this before. She set herself the challenge to raise funds for St Gemma’s Hospice who looked after her mother in her last days.
“My mum passed away on 2 March after a 6 year battle with Myeloma (blood cancer)” explains Vicki. “Her wishes were to be supported in her final days by St Gemma’s. It all happened so quickly and she only spent the last 36 hours of her life there but they were just incredible with her and with our family and they continue to support us now via their Bereavement Counselling.
“They enabled us to be present with mum and to not worry that she was in pain. Even though mum at this point didn’t understand what was happening they always explained everything to her and were just so kind. Thank you will never be enough for what they do they really are angels.”
Vicki ran the London Marathon last year to raise funds for Myeloma UK, for this challenge she has had to learn to swim “properly” and has joined Seacroft Wheelers Zero to Hero group to improve her cycling confidence. The Triathlon consists of a 400m swim, a 13km cycle and 6km run to finish.
“The training has been difficult having to do three separate disciplines none of which I can say I am really strong at but I have definitely enjoyed the variety and it is definitely something I would like to continue doing after this and to get better at.
“I wanted to do something as a challenge as I am 40 this year (not knowing what was about to happen). My mum thought I was absolutely nuts. I just want to make my mum proud.” Vicki added.
You can support Vicki by going to her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/vicki-north-2, completing the sponsorship form at Hunslet Moor House, or why not call in for the fundraising coffee morning at Hunslet Moor House, Hunslet Hall Road, LS11 6TT on Tuesday 27 May from 10am.
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