Junior doctor to take on “ridiculous” and “bonkers” charity triathlon challenge

As reported by BBC News, Meg Pragnell will complete the British triathlon to raise money for the hospice and Alzheimer’s charity that supported her grandparents

Meg Pragnell, from Nottinghamshire, plans to climb the Three Peaks, swim its largest lakes and cycle between the three mountains.

Dr Pragnell, 25, hopes to raise £6,000 before she starts her challenge on September 18th and is raising money online.

The challenge will support the Alzheimer’s Society, as well as the hospice that cared for her grandfather.

She said: “I’ve conjured up this totally ridiculous, bonkers plan to raise as much money as possible for Alzheimer’s Society and St Michael’s Hospice”.

The hospice, in Hampshire, cared for her grandad Rod, who she called ‘Pops’, in the final few months of his life when he had pancreatic cancer.

“A year after we lost my grandad, my grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and the Alzheimer’s Society has been a great support.

“In the last few years, my family have become acutely aware of the wonderful work both these charities do and they both mean an enormous amount to me.

“I’m really passionate about the work that they do and it will be an honour to represent them during the TriPeaks Challenge,” Dr Pragnell explained.

Hannah Godley, Alzheimer’s Society community fundraiser for Nottinghamshire, commented: “We are in awe of Meg’s plans to take on these events and Alzheimer’s Society will be backing her all the way.”