Two pupils from St Swithun’s Prep School have raised £1,500 for the premature birth charity Borne.
Lois Macdonald and Freya Austin raised money for the research charity through a sponsored triathlon involving a mile long swim, a 5km cycle ride and a 5km run.
Lois, whose family has been deeply affected by premature birth, and her best friend Freya set out to donate £600 to Borne. They used the school’s swimming pool, playing fields and athletics track to complete the triathlon challenge in the summer heat.
St Swithun’s Prep School sports teacher Katy Iliffe commented: “40 minutes of tough swimming, a 5km cycle and 12 and a half laps of the track on tired legs was a huge challenge. Lois and Freya needed real grit and determination to achieve their goal. I am so proud of the way they just kept going.”
In recognition of their contribution, the girls have been invited to the Borne laboratories in London to see the charity’s work in action. They also received a letter of commendation and thanks from Borne’s founder.