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My story

 

 

My name is Graham Matthew and I am 45 years young!  I am married to Linzi and we have two fantastic kids, Becca (16) and Greig (8).  By day I am a Chief Biomedical Scientist, and by night………….. its best not to talk about!

 

I have had kidney disease since the age of 14.  When I reached the age of 38, I urgently required dialysis.  My sister Lorraine kindly donated one of her kidneys to me 10 days before my 40th Birthday.  Since then, I have been very active and have resumed my sporting activities.  I take place in the UK Transplant Games each year and to date I have amassed 4 Gold Medals (3 Squash, 1 Four Man Bobsleigh!) and 1 Silver Medal (Squash).  I was selected for the UK Team to go to the World Transplant Games in Bangkok 2007 where I won a Bronze Medal in Squash.

 

I am very honoured to have been selected again for the UK Team to participate in the World transplant Games on the Gold Coast Australia 2009.  In Order to compete, I must raise all my own cash for flights, accommodation, administration, insurance, kit and to attend three out of four UK Team Meetings in Loughborough/Coventry.  The total cost will be in the region of £2,700.  If I can raise more than this, I intend to use any excess funds to take my wife Linzi with me to support me.

 

To raise funds, on Sunday 28th June, I undertook a "Sponsored Stupidathon" with my friends and my sister Lorraine.  In one day, we

 

1) Climbed Mount Keen (The most easterly of the Munros at 939m/3081ft and one of the most solitary) - Jocky Reid, Gary Anderson, Lesley  Richardson, Sarah Richardson, Gary Richardson, Graham Matthew - Time 4hrs 15 mins

 

2) Cycled from Mount Keen into Montrose (27 Miles) - Lorraine Matthew, Graham Matthew - Time 1hr 50mins

 

3) Swim 1 Mile in Montrose Pool - Alex Martin, Lesley Richardson, Linzi Matthew, Graham Matthew - Time 37mins

 

4) Challenge my friends to a few games of Squash!!  - Alex Martin, Gary Richardson, Lesley Richardson, Gary Anderson, Graham Matthew - Time 1hr 30mins

 

We did also have a valient attempt at breaking the World Record for Ferrero Rocher eating in 1 minute.  We managed a 5! (World Record 7)

 

  I undertook  this challenge for the very same reason that I participate in the Transplant games – To raise awareness of the NHS Organ Donor Register and Transplantation.  Even if you can not help me financially, please, please, please sign up for the Organ Donor Register by calling 0845 60 60 400 or by logging onto www.uktransplant.org.uk

 

All the best in Oz, Nod. See you in the Black Abbot with the medals when you get back. Oh, and remember the high E string for your Tele this time... Donation by Mike Alves 13/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You're such a King Mincer - how could I refuse! Just blow them away in Oz! Donation by Muzza 04/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/08/09  

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Just a helping hand for your madness! Lotsaluv nutcase - have a great games. XX Donation by Anne Anderson 07/07/09  

£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid

We knew you could do it!! Donation by Joe and Kirsty GIBB 03/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I wish I had half the drive that you do, Graham. All the very best....still finding bits of Ferrero Rocher :-) Donation by Lynne Anderson 02/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You are still no match for me on a bike !!! Donation by Big Sis 30/06/09  

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Have a beer or so to celebrate a medal Donation by John Evans 30/06/09  

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Dont lose your walking sticks this time Donation by JOCKY 25/06/09  

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Good luck graham. I know you can do it. Donation by lorraine matthew 25/06/09  

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You greive me laddie Donation by mum 25/06/09  

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All the best Graham from The Pitts x Donation by Rhona Pittendreich 19/06/09  

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Expecting gold! Donation by Porgy 19/06/09  

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Good Luck and hope the weather is kind. Donation by MIKE GROVES 16/06/09  

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best of luck Graham Donation by Ewan Anderson 16/06/09  

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Good luck Graham! Donation by Claire & Steve Carle 15/06/09  

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haha stupidathon...it certainly is! Though, you've still not taken that ferrero rocher challenge!!! WOOSE! ha Good Luck! xx Donation by Wendy Lister 15/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of Luck! Donation by louise Webster 15/06/09  

£10.00

Best Wishes for More Medals Donation by Graham Hathaway 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Graham! Donation by Karen Dear 14/06/09  

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what colour of speedos are you wearing so we don't clash Donation by Gary R. 13/06/09  

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Good luck Donation by Alison Severn 12/06/09  

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Good luck Donation by Maureen Perry 12/06/09  

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HERE IS ANOTHER £10 GRAHAM Donation by PAUL SIMPSON 12/06/09  

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hope you get a fake bake before you go Donation by mairi white 11/06/09  

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Always knew you were daft Graham Donation by Jenny Park 10/06/09  

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Are you allowed to expose those legs in public. Best of luck!! Donation by Cameron Greig 10/06/09  

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Please don't wear your Speedos Donation by Other wee Anne!! 10/06/09  

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just don't get admitted. Donation by Graham Stewart 08/06/09  

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Have fun and good luck - really scary photo, by the way.... Donation by Judith Strachan 07/06/09  

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