A pair of hospice fundraisers are gearing up for their biggest challenge yet as they prepare to take on the London Triathlon.

Megan Boyle, 23, and Jane Borrett, 53, are taking on the three-discipline fundraiser which takes place on August 8 and 9.

Megan, a Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice fundraiser, decided to set herself the challenge last year, despite having never run, cycled or swam in open water before.

She said: "At the moment the triathlon has taken over my life, however I am doing this to support the Hospice which provides such vital services.

"I am not concerned about the time it takes me to complete, I am just determined to reach the finish line."

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Megan Boyle and Jane Borrett prepare for their fundraising challenge.

General entries for the London Triathlon have sold out but Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice has a few team and individual places available.

Hospice fundraising coordinator Jane is taking part in the team Triathlon event, which consists of three people taking on one discipline each.

She said: "Group triathlon places are ideal for friends or colleagues who want to share the experience of taking part in a team triathlon situation and raise funds for their favourite local cause at the same time."

To find out more call 020 8319 9230, email info@gbch.org.uk or visit www.communityhospice.org.uk.