Triathlon challenge for Ruby

Local dad Ben Dench, along with friends Sarah Chambré and George Bates, are taking on an Olympic size challenge on Saturday November 9 that will test endurance and stamina while raising much needed funds for local children’s heart charity, the Children’s Heartbeat Trust.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Nov 2013, 13:15 BST

The three friends will take part in a triathlon that sees them travel from Lisburn to Carrickfergus covering a total distance of 32 miles. The route will take them through the city streets of Lisburn and Belfast, onto picturesque countryside and stunning coastal scenery to Carrickfergus Castle with the final leg ending at Loughshore Park, Newtownabbey.

Ben’s daughter, Ruby Dench, who was born with a congenital heart defect, passed away earlier this year whilst on a school trip in Scotland, aged 11. The three friends are taking on this challenge in memory of Ruby and all funds raised will go to Children’s Heartbeat Trust.

Ben said: “There are so many people grieving for our precious Ruby and they want to support this fantastic charity. The wonderful memories we all have of Ruby will be carrying us along to the finish line.”

To donate visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/heartbeat13

Lisburn Carrickfergus