Fundraising Hero Alex Taylor recently completed the gruelling IronMan Trialthon Bolton in aid of the PTC. Alex explained why he decided to put himself through the challenge;
“I have been a police officer in Manchester for 21 years. If it wasn’t for the Police Treatment Centres I sincerely doubt that I would be a fully operational officer, if a police officer at all. Over the years they have helped me overcome many issues through treatment including-
• Broken back
• Broken leg
• Broken shoulder
• Torn bicep/rotator cuff
• Stress
• Depression
Despite metalwork in various parts of my body and being told by the surgeon after my leg rebuild I’d never be able to run, I am now a keen cyclist and runner. That I am able to do that is thanks to the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate. I was initially going to attempt the event just for me, to show myself what I can do when I put my mind to it despite all the injuries/metalwork and to hopefully inspire my kids. However, over time I thought it selfish to keep it quiet as there was the opportunity to raise money for the organisation that has made it possible for me to actively play with my kids; run, cycle, swim, and cope better with what life and the job throws at me.”
Alex’s IronMan Triathlon in Bolton consisted of;
• 2.5 mile swim
• 112 mile cycle
• 26.2 mile marathon
Alex surpassed his expectations and goals and completed the challenge in an amazing 10 hours and 59 minutes!! As well as this achievement, Alex also raised a phenomenal £1,437.86 for the PTC. Alex asked that his funds be put towards a new WattBike for the Harrogate Centres, a piece of equipment that Alex personally benefitted from.
Alex recently visited the centres to see the new piece of kit in action; Alex’s physiotherapist Marie Wilson and Head Nurse Helen Birks were also on hand to give Alex a huge thank you from everyone at the PTC!
If you would like to take on a challenge in aid of the PTC, visit our website; www.thepolicetreatmentcentres.org/fundraising/FundraisingforthePoliceTreatmentCentres or contact us at fundraising@thepolicetreatmentcentres.org
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