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!
Raised:
116%
Raised so far: £1,746.00
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A great accomplishment! Congratulations! Donation by Marylin (Mole) Kilsby on 01/12/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Sorry i'm a bit late but well done for completing the run.. Donation by Steve Kiekopf on 31/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Malcolm! Donation by Hirut on 21/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Better late than never, Congratulations from everyone at Interpretinglink. Donation by Interpretinglink on 16/10/08 |
£50.00 |
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Amazing effort. Glad you enjoyed it! Donation by Cinzia on 15/10/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Conratulations; I hope you are starting to recover... Donation by Andrew Bennett on 13/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Sub-2h30 top up. Great effort! Donation by McCarthy on 13/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Matthew. Sorry I could not give more. Best Wishes Yvonne Arnold Donation by Yvonne Arnold on 12/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good luck, im sure all urs n sarahs training ive heard about will pay off! lol Donation by becky stevenson on 11/10/08 |
£20.00 |
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proud of you Malcolm Donation by maria swallow on 10/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Go for it. We support you all the way. Donation by Lex and Ann on 08/10/08 |
£50.00 |
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Sure you'll do well - great acheivement Donation by Tony on 07/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Rachel J on 07/10/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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You can do it! Donation by Louise Sinclair on 07/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Malcolm. We are all behind you. Donation by Jill Chambers on 06/10/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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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 on 06/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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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 on 06/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Very best of luck Malcolm Donation by Chris Fuggle on 06/10/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Malcolm. Donation by Shaun Gibbons on 06/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Malcolm - with both the run and the fundraising! Donation by Carol Lock on 06/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and all the best Donation by Krystyna Cieslik on 06/10/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Wishing you all the best and thanks for involving me!! Donation by Akhil Paul on 06/10/08 |
£15.00 |
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I am sure you will do great, very happy to sponsor you, here's to a fantastic cause Donation by Julie Waters on 06/10/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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I ran to the bar the other night, that was bad enough, good luck ! Donation by Julie Pratt on 06/10/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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With the greatest of pleasure, Malcolm, Good luck! Donation by Peter Holman on 05/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,536.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £210.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,746.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £372.31 |
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