Tricky triathlon is no match for William

A schoolboy has thanked the staff at Heartlands Hospital for caring for his nanny by raising hundreds of pounds in the most extraordinary way.

William Garner, aged seven, has completed his first ever triathlon and is well on his way to raising £500! William’s grandmother has been treated by the staff at Heartlands Hospital on Ward 19 for the past 20 years for leukaemia. He wanted to raise the money for “Nanny’s ward” he told the charity.

William competed in the triathlon on the ‘Steel level’ despite it being aimed at 8-11 year olds. He completed the 50m open water swim, 2km cycle followed by a 1km run with ease timing in at an astonishing 18 minutes and 35 seconds!

Sabrina Hussaine, Fundraising Assistant at Heartlands Hospital Charity said: “This is an amazing accomplishment that William has achieved, especially for his age. I look forward to following his progress, well done William!”

If you’d like more information about how Heartlands Hospital Charity supports patients on Ward 19, please go to https://www.hospitalcharity.org/ward19