Recent new Bedfordshire Sands’ member Matt Clark has taken up the challenge of the London Triathlon to raise funds and awareness for a bereavement suite at Bedford hospital. The event consists of a 1500m swim in Victoria Dock (adjacent to ExCel arena), followed by a 40km bike ride and a 10km run. Matt, and his wife Jo, have already had some positive meetings with Bedford Hospital and look forward to working with them to get the bereavement suite built within the existing maternity wing.
Bedford's Times and Citizen newspaper have published this story and placed it on the front page, which has already helped to bring in some donations.