Raised: 116%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,746.00
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My story

 
My youngest son Martin died of bone cancer at the age of 17. He had cancer for at least two years but was not diagnosed until a year before his death.

Bone cancer mainly affects teenagers. The average age of diagnosis is 15. There is a poor prognosis so this form of cancer kills more teenagers than any other illness.

Martin was a great son and we had some fantastic times. In his last year he kept going to school and college, did well in his exams, formed a band called White Noise, and took a leading role in organising band nights.

Until the last couple of years I've never really been a runner so doing this half-marathon is a real challenge.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bone Cancer Research Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Malcolm Matthews
(Martin's Dad)

UPDATES
5th October 2008. Yesterday I ran 11 miles in less than 2 hours. As a result my knees HURT and I can hardly walk this morning. Still - there should be time to recover before the big day.

6th October. Reached my original target of £1,000. Thanks very much everyone.

10th October. Just reached my revised target of £1,500. This is amazing.
I hadn't expected this level of support. Thanks so much.

12th October

WE DID IT!


A great accomplishment! Congratulations! Donation by Marylin (Mole) Kilsby 01/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry i'm a bit late but well done for completing the run.. Donation by Steve Kiekopf 31/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Malcolm! Donation by Hirut 21/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better late than never, Congratulations from everyone at Interpretinglink. Donation by Interpretinglink 16/10/08  

£50.00

Amazing effort. Glad you enjoyed it! Donation by Cinzia 15/10/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Conratulations; I hope you are starting to recover... Donation by Andrew Bennett 13/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sub-2h30 top up. Great effort! Donation by McCarthy 13/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Matthew. Sorry I could not give more. Best Wishes Yvonne Arnold Donation by Yvonne Arnold 12/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck, im sure all urs n sarahs training ive heard about will pay off! lol Donation by becky stevenson 11/10/08  

£20.00

proud of you Malcolm Donation by maria swallow 10/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,536.00
  Offline donations: £210.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £372.31

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