Scottish apparel specialist Endura (now part of Pentland) has issued a release to join with pro triathlete Tim Don in thanking the triathlon community worldwide for helping to raise funds to support his recovery. The funds have been used to support the athlete’s rehabilitation from a serious injury sustained in training for the IRONMAN World Championship last year.
Tim Don said, upon receiving a US$21,077 cheque from Endura, “Thanks to everyone that bought my IRONMAN World Record kit. I hope you’re loving it and wearing it with pride. It really helps in my pursuit of breaking that world record again and recovery from my broken neck. Thanks too for all the support – let’s go faster than we have before!”
Jim McFarlane, Endura’s Founder and Managing Director, said: “Along with the triathlon world, we were shocked to hear about Tim’s horrific injury and have been following his progress intently in the months following the accident. We were delighted to be able to help Tim’s recovery in our own way by producing the TD kit; and it’s a mark of his popularity that we’ve been able to raise so much to offset his substantial medical bills.
“The team here at Endura have no doubts that the spirit that Tim has shown so far will see him back in Kona later in the year and we wouldn’t be surprised to see him pull out a result there.”
Tim chose the Boston Marathon for his comeback, finishing in a fantastic 2 hours 49 mins under horrendous weather conditions and beating his target of 2 hours 50 mins by 18 seconds.
