World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland will host a range of activities on July 29-30, 2023. The event in Sunderland, in North East England, is new to World Triathlon’s Championship Series and replaces Leeds as the series’ UK destination.
The Sunderland event has partnered with UK charity the Bradley Lowery Foundation. As part of a special sale period, from October 8-23, event entries bought for either the sprint or standard distance will see £5 donated to the charity.
The Bradley Lowery Foundation was established in memory of Bradley Lowery, who passed away following a fight with neuroblastoma in 2017. Since then, the charity has raised more than £9 million for dozens of poorly children across the UK. It has established a dedicated support line for the families of children with cancer, and donated over £200,000 to researching childhood cancers and campaigned for new drugs to be introduced in the UK.
Andy Salmon, British Triathlon CEO, said “World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland is a global event, and we’re really excited to be able to partner with the Bradley Lowery Foundation to further the local impact it brings.
“The foundation does great work and we’re proud that, through the entry period and other opportunities during the build-up and event weekend, we’ll be able to support them by raising important funds.”
Lynn Murphy, Chief Operating Officer of the Bradley Lowery Foundation, said “We’re delighted to be partnering with World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland for this fantastic event next summer, which will see athletes from across the world come to Sunderland for the first time.
“As a charity, we rely on donations to help us to support families who require help outside of the NHS, and this large-scale fundraising will ensure we can continue doing essential work in Bradley’s name for many years to come.”
www.sunderland.triathlon.org/2023
www.bradleyloweryfoundation.com
