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Matt's page
I'm running for Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) because of the great work they do.
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
£4,422.10 raised
159 donations
My Target:
£4,422.10 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my page, on 22nd April 2012 I will be running the London Marathon, to understand why I have chosen to raise money for the Queen Elizabeth Foundation please read on:-
Almost exactly one year ago a great friend and colleague Colin Green fell just a few feet from a ladder in his garden suffering a massive head trauma, in that few seconds both his and his families lives changed forever. Though he somehow survived the initial injury after regaining consciousness over a week later his family were advised it was unlikely that Colin would ever walk or talk again and that he would most likely need 24 hour care for the rest of his life, their response was that the doctors and nurses clearly didn’t know Colin at all and they could be assured he would prove them all very wrong.
Over the past year the drive and determination I have seen from Colin and his family has quite frankly left me speechless (which if you know me is quite some achievement). Without the constant battle by his family to obtain funding for rehabilitation and Colin’s commitment to get well again I am sure those doctors may have been correct, however, instead he has done exactly what his family said he would do. Colin has regained his speech fantastically to the point where he is back giving out the orders to all who will listen (mainly to his wife Maureen), his physical rehabilitation though slow and painful has been remarkable and though it’s currently only a few small steps Colin is now beginning to walk again, I even had the pleasure of watching him walk me to the door recently though I suspect the desire to get rid of me may have been the driving factor.
A huge milestone was when Colin recently returned home, though he continues his therapy every day, being out of hospital and back home has been a fantastic boost for both him and his family. Colin still has a huge way to go but the progress he has made in 12 months is inspiring and as such I will be attempting to complete the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon in aid of the Queen Elizabeth Foundation where Colin now receives much of his therapy.
I know many of you will receive a number of requests for sponsorship around this time but I urge you to make a donation even if it is just £1 towards this great cause so that they can continue to help Colin and people like him on the road back to recovery.
Whether you are able to sponsor me or not I hope Colin’s story encourages you to enjoy every day you have as you never know when life could change in just a few seconds!
For those who will be in London on April 22 for the Marathon please join me for post (hopefully celebratory) race drinks at Browns Cardinal Place Victoria (2 Cardinal Walk, Victoria, London, SW1E 5AG) http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/locations/victoria/
Thanks
Matt Taylor
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Well I somehow managed to complete the 26.2 mile course, at some points I think the only thing that kept my legs moving was the thought of all the generous donations everyone has made so once again a massive thnk you to all who have contributed.
I would like to say a massive thankyou to all those who have donated, the amount of money collected is way beyond anything I could have imagined. Thanks so much for all the support for this great cause. Now I just need to fulfill my side of the bargain!
My charity
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People (QEF)
Charity Registration No. 251051
QEF works with people living with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to gain new skills and increase independence. Whether it's learning everyday life skills, rebuilding a life affected by brain injury, acquiring the skills to drive a specially adapted car or training for future employment QEF supports disabled people to achieve goals for life.
Donations 159
Well done Matt
Donation by Shirley Eades on 25/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done. Sorry its a bit late, but better late than never JP
Donation by John Para on 09/05/12
Well done Matt! Love from Alan Sharon Alison & Kim xx
Donation by sharon jones on 06/05/12
Good work Matt - might give next year's Dubai marathon a stab now after seeing you make it round!!
Donation by David Barlow on 04/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done, Matt
Donation by Tony Butler on 01/05/12
Hello Mate - Sorry for lack of communication but well done mate. Tell me more over a beer soon!
Donation by Mark Doyle on 01/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hi Laura Sending you and your family my very best wishes. Congratulations to Matt! xx
Donation by Teresa Bonanno on 30/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Jim says Fantastic work x
Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Matt!
Donation by Annette Edwards on 28/04/12
Matt, very proud/well done. I hope that your effort/inspiration will give Col strength in his recovery. U r a star. Prayers/best wishes for you both.
Donation by Imran Alli on 27/04/12
Inspirational...Well done.
Donation by Peter Heath on 27/04/12
£52.00
+ £13.00 Gift Aid
Matt. Fantastic achievement for a great cause. Only met Colin a couple of times but good luck with his recovery.
Donation by Ivan Szabo-Toth on 26/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Great effort Matt. Pass on my best wishes to Colin
Donation by Bernard Hennigan on 26/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Matt for raising such an amazing amount of money for such a fantastic cause - you are an inspiration! Lots of love Laura and family x
Donation by Laura Burdekin on 26/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hi Laura & Family. Wishing you all the very best for a further recovery. Congratulations Matt, fantastic job. Love Steph xx
Donation by Stephanie Apperley on 24/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Lots of Love to your Dad Laura, and your family. Well done Matt! Love Carole XXX
Donation by Carole Legg on 24/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Stuart Jones on 24/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
well done matt
Donation by mem selim on 24/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well run friend, mum and dad can at last be proud of you!
Donation by Adam Sparkes on 23/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well Done Taylor. Sub 4 hours next year for you easily, get in there. You earnt that medal, Congratulatons. Ade
Donation by Adrian Stocks on 23/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Laura Bailey on 23/04/12
£10.00
Well done Matt.
Donation by Mark Guest on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I hope by now you have some liquid refreshment for your efforts!
Donation by Peter Byrne on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Matt I SALUTE YOU m8 "respect" my friend what a great cause I know Colin very well and I could not believe what happen when his daughter called.
Donation by Eduardo Santos on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Michelle Lonergan on 22/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,961.10
- Offline donations£461.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£4,422.10
- Gift Aid£927.53
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