Challenger Profile
Name:
James & Chris Rimmer
Challenge Date:
30th July 2023
My Challenge:
"Why do a marathon when you can do an Ironman?" A ridiculous thing to say, yes, BUT we have both always viewed the Ironman (3.8k swim, 180k cycle and then a marathon!) as the ultimate physical and sporting challenge.
By completing this challenge, we are aiming to raise crucial funds for a project close to our hearts. The project we are supporting, through Compassion, aims to construct a resource centre in Togo to give 500 children the education they deserve.
Togo is considered one of the poorest countries in the world, with 69% of the population living below the poverty line, earning less than £1.50 a day according to The Borgen Project. High levels of unemployment in Togo put children at risk of exploitation by corrupt labour forces. This is why we are passionate about supporting this project and making a difference to the lives of these children.
Your generous donations will help to equip the centre with a wide variety of books and 30 computers with internet access and providing cross-curricular skills training such as career development courses.
Please give what you can and let's do something really cool together! Thank you.
TOTAL
Donations:£3,378.00
Donations
Target:£4,000.00
Children
Sponsored Target:1
Online Total: £3,378.00
Offline Total: £0.00
Gift Aid: £518.75
Chris, 27
"With my rowing career now behind me I am looking for something to fill the void. Of course the answer is an Ironman Triathlon. I'm currently really enjoying learning the new skill of swimming and trying to increase my training load across all three disciplines. I'm not really sure what to expect but I'm excited for what is going to go on in my mind towards the end of the massive effort on the 30th of July! I know that James is very strong at running so I'm hoping to get a lead on the swim and roast him on the bike and hope that my lead is big enough for the marathon!"
James, 29
"I love sport and have given everything a go my whole life, even making it a huge part of my career as a PE teacher for 7 years. I have always loved testing my body to its limit and having completed a few marathons and half IMs, I now feel ready to give the full distance a good go with my brother by my side. Unlike him I am not competitive in any way about this, well...we'll see!"
Compassion is a charity that puts children, who are often overlooked, at the heart of its mission. We both feel passionate about creating more opportunity for young people and giving them what they need in life to have the best chance possible to succeed.
The incredible project proposed in Togo of building a resource centre to equip and inspire many children and young people is something that when we heard about we wanted to get right behind.
This is our real focus. To just do something. Please support if you can!
Donations
Donation of £15.00 by Bryony Fishpool
Donation of £50.00 by Rob Graham
Congratulations James and Chris! A great achievement, and it was heartwarming to read about the project you are fundraising for - worth missing a big chunk of the cricket season for sure!
Donation of £20.00 by Lucy & Aaron
Smashed it guys!! Well done!
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Unbelievable shift!! Congrats
Donation of £10.00 by Izzy W
Amazing achievement!! Well done both of you! xx
Donation of £15.00 by Tom Hamilton
Top guys! Interested to find out who crossed the line first…
Donation of £25.00 by Tom Hutt
Congrats Rimdogs! Amazing work 🫶🏽
Donation of £20.00 by Nick Goh
Incredible effort, James, well done. Look forward to seeing you at the cricket club from now on!
Donation of £20.00 by Jo Penn
Well done guys, absolutely amazing!
Donation of £60.00 by Steve Bull
Well done guys! Amazing! God bless, Steve 🏆🏊♂️💪🎉🌟👍🥇🚲
Donation of £10.00 by Sonya Winzar
Donation of £30.00 by Jonathan and Juliet
Well done! Awesome achievement. You’re both mad but we’re so proud of you.
Donation of £15.00 by Toby
Class work Rimmers xx
Donation of £10.00 by Tom Joy
Great work guys! What a brilliant sporting challenge and a super cause for it too. It's been a while since I've seen you James so it has been great watching your journey over the past few weeks!
Donation of £25.00 by Elena and Terry
Great achievement - time to put your feet up before your next challenge 😆
Donation of £15.00 by Anonymous
Absolutely incredible effort from you both 👏🏻👏🏻 recover well.
Donation of £20.00 by C Palmer
Congrats Gents, huge effort 👑
Donation of £50.00 by Andy Ginger
I am so impressed with you both! A huge well done.
Donation of £25.00 by Susan Rimmer
Well done boys! Sign me up next time! Love Grandma!
Donation of £25.00 by Hallam Family
You guys are making us feel exhausted just thinking about it! Well done!!
Donation of £35.00 by Al&Sarah
Donation of £20.00 by The Nicholls Family
Well done Chris and James!
An excellent cause.
Stuart and Tanuja
Donation of £20.00 by Kimbo
Great work gents - unreal.
Donation of £15.00 by Anonymous
Fricking amazing effort mate you will smash it
Donation of £100.00 by Anonymous
Looking good bros
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Well done from Bambers
Donation of £20.00 by The Hodgsons
Amazing and bonkers! Praying for a safe Iron Man for both of you - hope you enjoy (?!) the experience. Well done!! Emmy, Dan, G, N, L & E x
Donation of £20.00 by Robin
Hope you made it!
Donation of £20.00 by Simon & Sue Kirby
Chris we need you back in Witney so don't break....hope it's an amazing day.
Donation of £20.00 by Jim Rose
Go well chaps
Donation of £100.00 by Becca Rimmer
My brothers are crazy! I love you! Xx
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Good luck guys!!
Donation of £30.00 by Andy and Jackie Watts
That is amazing both of you. A wonderful charity to support. Go for it! Supporting you all the way. xx
Donation of £20.00 by Ed Hicks
Happy birthday IronRimmer!
Donation of £20.00 by Louis
Good well mate - great event, great cause
Donation of £10.00 by Josh Bowesman-Jones
Good luck fellas! Smash it
Donation of £15.00 by Tim Parker
Go get 'em lads!
Donation of £58.00 by Anonymous
LET'S GOOOOO RIMMERS! GOD BLESS :D
Donation of £30.00 by Kate Woodburn-Marinos
Epic challenge for an awesome cause! Good luck guys xx
Donation of £20.00 by Tessa
Good luck! Come back well!
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £30.00 by Harrison
Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala
Donation of £20.00 by The Brooks @ CCB
Good luck guys!
Donation of £20.00 by Finn
Donation of £15.00 by Nick Elkington
Donation of £10.00 by Julia Lindsay
Donation of £10.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £100.00 by Katherine Innes Ker
From me and from Eliza and James with our love and support. Go Chris!
Donation of £10.00 by Graeme Hall
Crazy, crazy boys. Good luck!
Donation of £25.00 by Alex Baldwin
Donation of £20.00 by Julian Maidment
Donation of £20.00 by Scott Weddell
Best of luck James & Chris!! Go well!
Donation of £20.00 by Ian Lancaster
Great effort - great cause!
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Just gotta send it
Donation of £10.00 by Andrew
All the best Rims and Chris!
Staggering feat.
Donation of £20.00 by Harry
Huge effort! Good luck
Donation of £100.00 by The Hoggs
Smash it bro’s!! Great challenge for a awesome charity. Love the Hoggs x
Donation of £10.00 by Charlotte Willis
Good luck! :)
Donation of £10.00 by David
Go on Rimdog! Crush it King
Donation of £25.00 by James and Rachel Sandels
Totally in awe of you both!! xxx
Donation of £50.00 by Jan and Mike Glew
Donation of £30.00 by Charlie Woodford
Go well, Rimmers 💚
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
If you haven’t already completed it all the best guys, few things are easy that make a difference in life 😎
Donation of £20.00 by Claire Light
Go Team Rimmer!
Donation of £30.00 by Alison and Chris Lefteri
Wow, what a force! GO TEAM RIMMER!🏃🏽🏊🏻♂️🚴🏻
Donation of £60.00 by Anonymous
YOᑌ'ᖇᗴ ᗩᗯᗴᔕOᗰᗴ!!!!
Donation of £50.00 by Gary Chapman
Mad!
Donation of £30.00 by Jonny Smith
Unreal challenge for such an amazing cause! Enjoy the training and a massive good luck to you both for the day itself! 👏👏
Donation of £50.00 by Arthur Davis
Go Rimmer Team!
Donation of £50.00 by Haz and Chlo
The brownlee brothers have nothing on you. You’ve got this. 🥇
Donation of £25.00 by Pauline and Barry Warton
Wonderful charity to be raising money for both of you!!! Praise God 🙌 xx
Donation of £30.00 by Jennifer Mullucks
Go cuzsssss! Very proud of you both. What a challenge!
Donation of £40.00 by The Jolley’s
Remember your Vaseline ❤️
Donation of £40.00 by Anonymous
Incredible challenge…good luck! And what an amazing cause 👏
Donation of £25.00 by Kirby & Rachel Repko
Donation of £20.00 by Julie
Best of luck love Julie and family xx
Donation of £20.00 by James Francis
Donation of £30.00 by Henry Adams
Go well boys. Play up Pompey!
Donation of £20.00 by Archie hood
Best of luck to you both!
Donation of £20.00 by George Ellwood
Go well mate! Monumental effort 👏
Donation of £20.00 by Abhi Singh
Amazing work lads! Wishing you a solid training camp and a brilliant race!
Donation of £30.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £20.00 by Anna Jones
Best of luck to you both! An amazing effort for a great cause - enjoy it!
Donation of £100.00 by Antonia
What an absolutely brilliant challenge! Have *THE* best adventure completing this. I can’t wait to hear how the big day goes… maybe a few days after some recovery time! Good luck team Rimmer! 🌱
Donation of £40.00 by Freddie
“Pain is temporary, Strava Kudos is forever”
Donation of £20.00 by Esther Mason
Amazing effort for a such great cause!!
Donation of £100.00 by Karen and Peter Glew
We wonder who will come 2nd ?
Donation of £30.00 by Joe Weatherley
Yes the boys!! Great work lads 🙌
Donation of £15.00 by Lara Repko
Donation of £15.00 by Alicia and Robin
Amazing cause, you can do it!! xx
Donation of £30.00 by The Moons
Good luck gents! Hopefully you don't live to regret bunking the Southampton Marathon Chrissy boiiiiii x
Donation of £30.00 by Alex Repko
Donation of £20.00 by Matt
Good luck Rimmer baby you’re going to be amazing, I’m in awe of you xoxoxoxoxoxo
Donation of £25.00 by Ilyana Fizal
What a great cause! Good luck James and Chris! You will smash it 💪 xx
Donation of £30.00 by Ellie S
You’re a nutter, go smash it!
Donation of £15.00 by Anonymous
ALL THE BEST!!!!!!
Donation of £20.00 by Jonny & Katie Lowe
Well done lads! We are sure you will boss it. Keep training hard...Legends
Donation of £50.00 by Anonymous
Great cause and praying it goes well.
Donation of £100.00 by Arabella McKee
Donation of £200.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Go smash it!
Donation of £30.00 by Anonymous
God bless you both!
Donation of £20.00 by Eliza Innes Ker
Good luck Chris!
Donation of £100.00 by Mum & Dad
What a huge effort.
Very proud of you both! xx
Donation of £30.00 by Fletch
Good luck lads.