matt smith is fundraising for Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Matt 'Mancuso' Smith's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Rhys in November on his 2nd birthday

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Team members:

'Team Rhys' is Matt. Mitch, Pete & G

Raising money for

Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Charity Registration No. 229663

The Bobath Centre is world-renowned for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. Our aim is to give children the opportunity to get the most out of life by improving their quality and range of movement. We treat 300 children a year and see the widest range of the condition in the UK.

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matt smith

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Raised: 124%

Target: £1,300.00
Raised so far: £1,618.38

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My story

This year I'm running the London Marathon for a place called The Bobath Centre for Children With Cerebral Palsy.

A couple of years ago my friends G and Sally had their first child Rhys. Rhys was born 3 months prematurely and as is often the case with very premature babies there have been a few complications.

Rhys was diagnosed as deaf and also has Cerebral Palsy.

CP is really an injury to the young brain. It can cause muscles to be stiff (like Rhys' legs), floppy, or cause involuntary movements - or a combination of all 3.

It can range from people who have a limp through to people who need support for every movement including swallowing.

Rhys' parents were told that it was 50/50 as to whether he would walk independently due to the stiffness in his legs.

The physiotherapists at the Bobath centre work to reduce the stiffness in Rhys legs and help him develop good quality movement and control of his body.

With their help we're tipping the odds in Rhys' favour and his parents hope that one day Rhys will walk independently.

Now, if you put all that to one side Rhys is getting on well, is ridiculously happy and has 2 very proud parents.

See the attached clip of Rhys at home practising kicking a ball.

Now I know that everyone is feeling the pinch right now but I urge you to try make a sacrifice to free up some cash and donate to the Bobath Centre.

Tick the Gift Aid box as you donate and the tax man will boost your donation by 28%.

	your the best ! Donation by sylvia 11/05/09	£10.00
	well done mate Donation by PVK 11/05/09	£20.00
	great effort matt - rather you than me Donation by Philip 08/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	respect Donation by Alex Black 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Matt, well done!! great achievement. Donation by Alex@Maggie 27/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	from the generous chap on the tube Donation by Richard Murray-Bruce 25/04/09	£5.00
	MATT - FINISH! Donation by Brian Hatch 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Double if you do it in a Mr Incredible costume Donation by dan jane sam + kate 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Don't forget the immodium. Or a cork. Donation by Fraser 25/04/09	£26.38 + £7.44 Gift Aid
	good luck matt Donation by kiernan 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Break like the wind Matt Donation by Stu Langley 24/04/09	£15.00
	Seriously brilliant Matt! Donation by Gillian 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck fish boy Donation by Adam Hatch 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope the tablets work ! Donation by Camilla Rowe 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run Matt run!Leave the phone behind, eat porridge for breakfast and strong black coffee 1 hour before (tip from my Lions playing bro-in-law) Donation by Shelley et al 23/04/09	£50.00
	Run Matt run!! Donation by Trisha 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	ready set go!!!! All the very best xx Donation by Jo Manu Mathilde Marcel 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Impressive - Good Luck! Donation by patrick dawes 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Matt! Good luck. Donation by David Riley 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. We're sort of with you all the way!! Donation by Maggie Tim Hector and Arthur 23/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck - the haircut will definitely help! Donation by Jenny Merriman 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	so glad I found out in time - have fun!!! Donation by Ria Dannan 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bro!! Donation by Rebecca Patel 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Matt Donation by Mike N 22/04/09	£50.00
	Go Matt go! Donation by Jenn 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Vas-y Matt ! We love you ! Donation by Marion and Fred 22/04/09	£15.00
	Sorry it can't be more, I've got a cousin and 2 friends who'll be in the mass with you! Donation by Kate J 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	does the name yougov mean anything to you? go for it, my 1/2 in October.... Donation by Rachael Newberry 22/04/09	£15.00
	Good luck Matt- looks such a worthwhile cause! Donation by Amy Ashworth 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	go on my son! Donation by luke e may 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,618.38
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£333.77

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