Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page!

I will be running a half-marathon in aid of Spinal Research in Manchester on 23rd of March. 

This charity is extremely dear to me as I was introduced to it by a friend whose dad was left paralysed by a car accident, and who is actively involved in the running of the charity. 

On a more personal note, I suffered a neck fracture whilst playing rugby in December of 2013. I was lucky enough to make a full recovery and, a few months on, I have a burning desire to challenge myself and prove to all the doctors, surgeons and therapists I have seen; as well as to myself, that I am capable of a sustained physical effort, desite never being able to play contact sports again.

The fact that I am running for a charity which specialises in helping people who have been in a similar situation as me makes me even more determined to raise as much as I can to support their research projects  in their fight against paralysis.

Having been told only 2 months ago that I may never run again, this chllenge is one of the most daunting and exciting things I have ever attempted and your contributions and support would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,

Matthew Steadman