Matthew Plummer
Bionic MattyP
Fundraising for Blood Cancer UK
Story
My name is Matthew Plummer, an electrician in a previous life, now a mature student reading Forensic Computing at Staffordshire University.
In 1996 I was badly injured in an accident, with a head injury & crushed pelvis I was not expected to be able to walk again unaided.
During my rehabilitation I decided I wanted to run the London Marathon in millennium year, This goal helped my recovery and by 1999 I was in training. In 2000, I ran for the Winged Fellowship Trust raising £5000 +
The running bug had truly got me and I ran in other races Manchester 2001, London 2002, New York 2002 and London again 2003.
In 2003 my good leg had enough, breaking in 4 places during a run, I spent 8 months with my leg in a frame missing the 2004 Marathon. It was another 4 months before I could start training again, and I am being allowed to run this years marathon with a plate in my leg.
Training is going well, but must admit this could be my last full distance London Marathon. I consider myself lucky my injuries in 96' meant I had to rebuild my life from scratch learn how to walk talk communicate all over again at 22 years old. A VERY BIG Thank you to Everybody who has assisted me in my long recovery, family & friends, Mr CH Wynn-Jones Consultant, All at North Staffs Hospital, All at East Cheshire NHS Trust (broken leg), All members of Congleton Harriers running club who have helped me physically to get where I am today. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Leukaemia Research Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.
In 1996 I was badly injured in an accident, with a head injury & crushed pelvis I was not expected to be able to walk again unaided.
During my rehabilitation I decided I wanted to run the London Marathon in millennium year, This goal helped my recovery and by 1999 I was in training. In 2000, I ran for the Winged Fellowship Trust raising £5000 +
The running bug had truly got me and I ran in other races Manchester 2001, London 2002, New York 2002 and London again 2003.
In 2003 my good leg had enough, breaking in 4 places during a run, I spent 8 months with my leg in a frame missing the 2004 Marathon. It was another 4 months before I could start training again, and I am being allowed to run this years marathon with a plate in my leg.
Training is going well, but must admit this could be my last full distance London Marathon. I consider myself lucky my injuries in 96' meant I had to rebuild my life from scratch learn how to walk talk communicate all over again at 22 years old. A VERY BIG Thank you to Everybody who has assisted me in my long recovery, family & friends, Mr CH Wynn-Jones Consultant, All at North Staffs Hospital, All at East Cheshire NHS Trust (broken leg), All members of Congleton Harriers running club who have helped me physically to get where I am today. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Leukaemia Research Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.