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Hi I'm Matt,

This year I'll be running in the  London and Edinburgh marathons in order to raise funds for the International Nepal Fellowship. You can get a view of their work at www.inf.org

There is plenty of great work going on in Nepal, helping some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in the country, but the project that has challenged me to attempt the marathon double is the work of Green Pastures Hospital.

They work with people with disabilities including disabilities caused by leprosy. Just  £1000 sponsors a bed in the hospital for a year - that includes medical and surgical care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, limbs and splints - right down to drugs, food and even the laundry. For a man who has fallen out of a tree and is now paralysed, a child with burns from a cooking stove, or a woman with dysfunctional hands from leprosy, a stay in Green Pastures can be literally life changing.

Now by my reckoning, two marathons is a mile for every week of the year. And a week in Green Pastures is just about £20.

So if I run, and you dig deep, we can try to make a difference in a few people's lives this year.

How about it? I have my running shoes on already.

Thanks for your support.

PS: If you want to keep an eye on the training, or get some more news of Green Pastures, click on www.greenpastures08.blogspot.com

PPS: Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: International Nepal Fellowship 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.

Well done Matt!!! Donation by Sophie P 24/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Matt! Donation by Chris Thomas 23/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Deni Halligan 23/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Gaynor Jenkins 19/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Judith Morris 15/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

pob lwc Donation by DDB2k 11/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck for Sunday - I will be looking out for you so you need to wear a garish hat - easy to spot among 15,000 people!! Donation by carol burns 09/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Marie 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck for Sunday. Hope your race goes well! Donation by Judith Jessop 08/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt .......Can I have that HCV batch released now !!! Donation by Paul H 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You've proven your endurance during our favorite project so I am sure you will complete both marathons for such a great cause. Donation by Betty Day 05/04/08  

£20.00

Go for it Matt ! It's a very worthwhile project and if anyone can do it you can. Good luck ! Donation by Kath D 25/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Joseph and Mary Rivas 21/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wish you all the best Matt. I am from Pokhara and can't express my appreciation in words for your effort to help INF/Pokhara. Donation by Durga 17/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

INF fellowship was an important part of my Peace Corps service in Pokhara! Donation by Ellen formerly of Pokhara 17/03/08  

£20.00

I had to return from working with INF in Nepal due to health reasons. Am glad to support you! Donation by NepaliSue 16/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

can't run so good luck to you Donation by gransteven 16/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Matt! I didn't realise that £20 could achieve so much Donation by zoe parker 09/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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