<enter town> <enter occupation> turns <Ironman / Ironwoman > for Scope

<enter your full name here> from <enter your town here >is celebrating after putting their fitness to the ultimate test in the <enter which Ironman e.g. Ironman UK on <enter date e.g. 20 July and raising £enter amount raised>for the disability charity Scope.

<enter first name> tackled a 2.4 mile open lake swim and 112 mile bike ride, followed by a 26.2 mile marathon run, all on the same day. <He / She> crossed the finishing line in <enter time>, <within the 17 hours needed to be awarded prestigious ‘Ironman’ status>.

<enter first name>chose to compete for Scope because <enter why you decided to run for Scope here e.g. because her son, Kevin,has cerebral palsy…..

The money raised by <enter name’sfeat of endurance will now help Scope toprovide support, advice and information to more than a quarter of a million disabled children, adults and their family members every year.

<Enter your first name> said:

“<put some details here about what it feels like to have completed this event, and give some further detail about why you chose to take part. For example, were you inspired to take part by a relative or friend? Or perhaps you set it as a personal challenge, for example, did you want to get fit and try and lose weight – how much did you lose?”

Debbie Bines, Head of Events for Scope said:

“We are incredibly grateful to all the people who took part for Scope this year.

“The money raised by people who chose to challenge themselves and push themselves to the limit by taking part isincredibly important; because it will now help Scope support disabled children, adults and their families who are facing their own tough challenges in life.

“With the support and commitment of our fundraisers, much of the work our charity does to support disabled people and their families simply wouldn’t be possible.”

There’s still time to sponsor <enter name> for <his / her> fundraising efforts by visiting <enter online fundraising link e.g. your Virgin Money Giving page>

Set your next goal with Scope and participate in the world’s most exciting endurance challenges: cycling through the night from London to Paris in 24 hours; running a 50k Ultra through London’s iconic landmarks; or taking on one of three ultimate Ironman tests across the UK. Log on to to find out more.

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For more information or to arrange photos and interviews please contact <enter your name> on <enter your mobile number>

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Call the Scope Press & PR team on 020 7619 7200 or email

Notes to Editors:

Scope works with disabled people, of all ages and their families, across England and Wales. We offer practical, everyday support and deliver campaigns that can chance lives. Our vision is a world where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. Together we can create a better society.