Seven-year-old Verity has taken on her very own epic triathlon challenge to raise money.

Verity, from Shrewsbury, completed a 50-metre swim at the Quarry Swimming Pool, before also tackling a 1.5km cycle ride and 600-metre run around the Quarry park – all to raise a total of £800, £400 of which will support local children living with life-threatening conditions.

Her mum Sabrina said Verity wanted to combine her interest in sporting activities with her desire to raise money for charity.

“One day Verity just said she wanted to do something to raise money for charity, and one of the charities she had heard of and wanted to support was Hope House as our friends have a son that receives care there,” said Sabrina.

“So, we did a bit of research, and we decided on the triathlon in the Quarry, which is an official triathlon distance for children over eight-years-old, so Verity did brilliantly well to complete it at just seven and we are really proud of her.”

As well as her triathlon Verity and Sabrina also baked cakes which they sold in the Quarry while she was taking on her challenge.

“It was so lovely, everyone who saw Verity was really supportive and cheering her on,” said Sabrina.

Our fundraiser Harriet Richards said: “We are so grateful to Verity for raising such a wonderful amount of money and for taking on the triathlon. What an amazing achievement for a seven-year-old!”