My story

As you may already know, my treasured son Matt was tragically killed in action by an improvised explosive device whilst on foot patrol in on .

Matt or ‘Hatt’s’ as he was fondly know to his comrades, started his career at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate at 16, he spent the next 7 years of his life fully engrossed with army life. Matt had boundless energy and thrived on new challenges and was always the first to volunteer to learn new skills and experiences whenever the opportunity presented itself. Matt travelled widely with the Army, training in and , serving in , and finally in . Matt always strived to do his very best and pushed his boundaries to be able to fulfil his role in the Army and carry it out to the best of his ability.

The role of a soldier perfectly suited Matt’s personality and his love of the outdoors and adventure.  He had a heart of gold and had the enviable ability to make friends easy, he was always ful of fun and cheerful, even when faced with adversity, his sense of humour and mischievous smile followed him wherever he went and lifted the spirits of those around him.

We are so very proud of our brave and courageous son and wanted to take on a challenge in his honour; myself, Phil, Becky, Vicky and her partner Warren plus a few family members and close friends are pushing our boundaries and will be climbing in March 2010. All Monies raised will go to Help for Heroes, a fantastic charity that supports wounded soldiers injured in and . This charity was very close to Matt’s heart and several of his friends/comrades who have been injured will benefit from the charity’s support, we are therefore keen to raise as much money as possible.

This will be both mentally and physically challenging for each one of us. We need to raise £3,400 each for the Charity, therefore fundraising is going to be a huge challenge especially as we have only a few months to reach this target.      

If you can donate anything towards our climb it would be gratefully received. Or if you have any fundraising suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you

Jill

My charity

Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes

Charity Registration No. 1120920

Help for Heroes supports our wounded. Help for Heroes provides practical direct support to those servicemen and women wounded in the line of duty in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Donations 140

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Jill and family we wish you all the very best with your venture from Ann & Winston Roberts

Donation by ann roberts on 15/11/09

£40.00

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Donation by Barbara Harper on 14/11/09

£10.00

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Donation by Jennifer Syd & Melissa Askin on 14/11/09

£100.00

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Donation by Selby Day Centre on 14/11/09

£364.67

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Donation by Sherburn Bonfire Party on 14/11/09

£366.68

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Very best wishes to you Jill.

Donation by Claire Eatough on 12/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Jill-I think this is a wonderful thing you are all doing and think Matt would be as proud of you as you are of him. Good luck, Jo xx

Donation by Joanne Gilbert on 11/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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As a long distance walker I realise the challenge you are facing. I wish you blister free miles and remember the joy is in the journey.

Donation by Gillian Askew on 11/11/09

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What a wonderful tribute to your brave son. Good luck with the climb x

Donation by Caroline Wood on 11/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck to you all

Donation by Pam Sheldon on 10/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Nicola Dixon on 10/11/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Good Luck.x

Donation by Tracy Jackson on 10/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Very best wishes, I am sure you will reach your goal.

Donation by Glyn Roberts on 09/11/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Jill & family what a great way to honour Matt - he will be very proud of you all - good luck!

Donation by Maureen Lydon on 09/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck x

Donation by Anne Jackson on 09/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are will you.

Donation by Julie Hutson on 09/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by frances shimmin on 08/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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What an amazing tribute. One step at a time. Good luck!

Donation by Marie & Kev Pritchard on 08/11/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

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Best wishes.

Donation by D Wilson on 06/11/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Good luck for the climb and the future. x

Donation by sarah potts on 06/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best wishes for Mount Kilimanjaro

Donation by Jack Spence on 06/11/09

£5.00

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Jill and family, very best wishes for your trip. Your son would have been very proud of you.

Donation by Andrea Spence on 06/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all the very best.

Donation by Helen Britton on 06/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I am so sad to hear your devistating news. My very best wishes to you in this time. This is a lovely idea to honor your son.

Donation by Heather Fingerson on 06/11/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lesley Jenyns on 06/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$12,812.51
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$12,812.51
  • Gift Aid$1,376.04

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