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Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,224.46
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My story

 

Hi folks, thanks for visiting my JustGiving page - as most of you will have met me, or know of me at least, you will understand that I'm not built for speed or athleticism but this year I aim to complete the Great North Run on Sept 20th 2009 (Run, fat boy, Run I hear you cry)

My chosen charity is Rainbow House - the Legacy ( www.thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com ) which is a charity specializing in providing services for children with neurological problems and conditions such as cerebral palsy, genetic and metabolic conditions, and acquired brain injuries. Some of the children have undiagnosed neurological problems.

The approach is based on an holistic approach to rehabilitation known as Conductive Education which aims to teach children life enhancing techniques, through education, recreation and sports, so that they can live more independent lives within the community.

Cath and I have been lucky enough to never need the services of Rainbow House, but my friends Dave and Gina have a wonderful little girl called Eve, who has benefited from Rainbow House for many years now after being born prematurely at 27 weeks, weighing only 2lbs and suffering with Cerebral Palsy.  Rainbow House has made a real difference to Eve and she is now a beautiful, feisty young thing and can now sit up unaided and has become mobile with the help of a walking frame.  Eve has also started school this week without a care in the world.

I recognise that there are many charities looking for your help, but if you can spare just £1 it would make such a difference to what is a fantastic charity and some great kids.

Thanks once again,

Matt (the half marathon man)


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Donation by James Coleman 22/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Matt Donation by WILSON DEYERMOND 22/09/09  

£26.00

Hi Matthew - sorry taken me a while but hope helps :-) How are your feet and lungs!!!??? Donation by Nicola Glover 21/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

better late than never Matthew,you have probably supped a few cold ones by now,well done !! Donation by Stephen Harrison 20/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it Smatty mate, always nice to see someone supporting the lesser know charities... Donation by Excalibur 20/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Mister Maff, I only wish I could give more.... Donation by Roger Catalano 20/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck - I hope high school musical helps you over the finish line! Donation by DANIELLE SWAINSTON 20/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt great cause, run your heart out and the nipple bleed won't feel so bad!! Lots of love Rachel x x Donation by Rachel Adams 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of Luck, don't fall over!! Donation by Steven Hughes 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt!!! Great Charity Donation by Steve Hughes 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey Matt, good luck today. I remember how I felt at the end. Donation by Bez 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run Matt, will you be completing it in drag? Donation by Jeff & Gillian 19/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by john dewar 19/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it big lad !!! Donation by Dave Chiddy 18/09/09  

£20.00

Good Luck Matt!! Run your socks off! Tasha & Tony xx Donation by Natasha Davies 18/09/09  

£10.00

Run Fast! Donation by Ben 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Glad to help you on to your target Matt, which is for a very very good cause. Good luck on the day, go for it!! Donation by Darren Butterworth 18/09/09  

£50.00

Wish I could have made it reach the £1000 mark - not far off now! Donation by Virginia Nicholson 17/09/09  

£5.46 + £1.54 Gift Aid

Run well - good cause. Have split donation between you and Blondie Donation by Lindumfan 17/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

HI Matt. Best of luck with the race. Sorry about the tight amount, things are very hard at the moment, what with being unemployed! Take care XXX Donation by Brookesy 17/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Matthew! Donation by David Dennis 17/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run like the wind, Forrest!!! Donation by Fiona Warner 17/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, see you at the finish line! Donation by Sara Aziz 17/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt, remember to cover those nips! Donation by Neil Hardy 17/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck!!! Donation by Jo Snee 16/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

worth while hun Donation by charlotte halsall 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry its not more... good luck! I bet you'll be faster than me!!x Donation by Blondie 16/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck - the only bloke to weigh more when he finishes than he did when he started, how do you manage to do that!!!! Donation by Karen 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, proud of you. Donation by Charlie Bebbington 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt. I'm very proud of you. What I want to know is where has the beer gut gone!!! Donation by Katie Stuart 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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