A TRIBUTE triathlon will be taking place in memory of a dedicated triathlete who died from cancer.
Triathletes will be swimming, cycling and running to raise money for St Clare Hospice, when they compete in the Jenny Clark Try a Tri triathlon event being held in Ongar on Sunday, June 23.
The member and former secretary of Tri Sport Epping sadly lost her battle with cancer in August 2002.
Danny Ward, who is organising the event, said: "Jenny was one of our strongest supporters. It was undoubtedly the saddest time in the club's history and left Tri Sport Epping with a void that could never be filled."
"Jenny was an infectious bubbly character who loved a good laugh. She competed in triathlons despite having asthma, and worked tirelessly on the Tri Sport Epping club committee.
"She also undertook event organisation, received postal entries and did timekeeping despite having a time-consuming hobby, participating in dog agility competitions.
"In recognition of her contribution to the club we now hold an annual event in her memory, with proceeds going to St Clare Hospice, which provided care to Jenny and was a great comfort to her husband, Roger, son, Lewis, and family."
Competitors will swim 12 lengths of the 25m pool at Ongar Leisure Centre before setting off on a 21km cycle ride and finishing with a 4km run.
St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in the west Essex and east Herts border area. It cares for patients and their families, providing physical, social, psychological and spiritual support.
St Clare Hospice's annual running costs total £2.8million, 70 per cent of which comes from voluntary income.