A charity offering youth groups to special needs youngsters in Banbury and a trust honouring a boy who overcame rare bone cancer have been given entry to the town's triathlon this year.
Relay team entries for the Banbury Triathlon on May 19 have been given to the Let's Play Project and Freddie's Future Bone Cancer Research Trust courtesy of Team Cherwell Triathlon Club.
The two charities are now inviting businesses and individuals to represent them at the race.
Freddie's Future was established following Banbury resident Freddie's diagnosis of a rare childhood bone cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, at six years old, which he later overcame.
Despite the prevalence of this illness, major cancer charities and the government provide minimal funding support making representation at such events vital for these small charities.
Nicole Croft, Freddie’s mum, said: "We are so grateful to Team Cherwell Triathlon Club for allowing us this fantastic opportunity.
"We are such a small charity with such a big fight, and opportunities like this mean the world to us."
Donations to Freddie’s Dream Relay Team’s can be made online.
The Let's Play Project organises after-school clubs, holiday activities and youth groups for young people aged between five and 25 with additional needs within the Banbury region.
Debi Coles, chair of the trustee board said: "For me it's crucial to sustain and support our current young people and families while also expanding our services to reach more people.
"Participating in events like The Banbury Triathlon helps to raise our profile and raise much needed funds."
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