Malcolm Matthews is fundraising for Bone Cancer Research Trust

In memory of Martin Matthews

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2008

on 12/10/2008

Martin and friend / Martin and Malcolm

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Malcolm Matthews

Raising money for

Bone Cancer Research Trust

Charity Registration No. 1113276

90% of all new cases of Primary Bone Cancer (PBC) will develop in teenagers. The Bone Cancer Research Trust is devoted to promoting research into the causes and treatment of PBC, particularly Osteosarcoma & Ewing's Sarcoma, and to improving outcomes for patients; and providing information and support for patients and families.

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Malcolm Matthews

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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
	Go for it. We support you all the way. Donation by Lex and Ann 08/10/08	£50.00
	Sure you'll do well - great acheivement Donation by Tony 07/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Rachel J 07/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	You can do it! Donation by Louise Sinclair 07/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Malcolm. We are all behind you. Donation by Jill Chambers 06/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	just about to complete my 10th marathon, so know all the pain you'll have gone through. Excellent cause, I'm sure you will do well Donation by peter kay 06/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with this challenge. I'm sure all the good memories will get you through. Plenty of Ralgex will also help!!! Donation by Peter Brill 06/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck Malcolm Donation by Chris Fuggle 06/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Malcolm. Donation by Shaun Gibbons 06/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Malcolm - with both the run and the fundraising! Donation by Carol Lock 06/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck and all the best Donation by Krystyna Cieslik 06/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Wishing you all the best and thanks for involving me!! Donation by Akhil Paul 06/10/08	£15.00
	I am sure you will do great, very happy to sponsor you, here's to a fantastic cause Donation by Julie Waters 06/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I ran to the bar the other night, that was bad enough, good luck ! Donation by Julie Pratt 06/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	With the greatest of pleasure, Malcolm, Good luck! Donation by Peter Holman 05/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In honour of everyone who is affected by Ewings and other cancers and who remembers Martin and his family. Malcolm, you can do it NO problem!!!! Donation by Debra Ziegler 05/10/08	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Malcolm: Thanks for having this sent to me. Wonderful that you are doing this for a just cause and with a most personal perspective.Stan Donation by Stan & Carol Munroe 05/10/08	£20.00
	Good luck Malcolm, I know you will do it! Donation by Sue Davies 05/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I am very impressed - give it all you got! Donation by Ole 05/10/08	£25.00
	See if you can beat Rodney! Donation by Richard Hawkes 05/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 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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