Fundraiser takes on Ironman Wales for daughter with diabetes
Pictured above: Sean Thomas with his wife, Emma and their two daughters, Ffion and Cerys.
Sean Thomas, who is from Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire, is taking on Ironman Wales on 21st September to raise funds for the west Wales Paediatric Diabetes Service.
Sean is braving the triathlon with his brother, Liam, to give thanks to the Paediatric Diabetes Service for looking after his daughter, Cerys, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two.
“It was a traumatic and scary time, but she rose to the challenge like a champ. During our stay in hospital and afterwards, the west Wales Paediatric Diabetic Team have been absolutely incredible in the care and support they have shown Cerys and the rest of our family.
“We would love to try and raise even more funds to donate to their team so that they can continue to deliver world class care and support to other children who get diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in west Wales. Anything you can donate would be greatly appreciated, diolch yn fawr!”
Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “We’d like to say a huge good luck to Sean and Liam with their Ironman!
“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”
Sean has already exceeded his £1,000 fundraising target and hopes to raise more for the fantastic service. You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sean-thomas-7?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL