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Updated on Jul 4th 2010 at 5:29 PM using the JustGiving iPhone app

Thanks everyone. Completed the race in 1:29:24 which I'm happy with :)

Hi there,

Thanks for visiting my page.  My original plan was to lose enough weight and gain enough fitness to run in the Leeds 10K on 4th July and finish in less than one hour.  

I started off in January 2008 at a whopping 24stones in weight.  I'm now at around 19st 12lb (after getting down to 19st 3lb and gaining a little since).

Over the last few weeks I've had a few health problems including a bout of flu and I have to be realistic with myself that I am not going to be able to run in the race.  I am however going to walk it.  

On the 4th of July I will be walking in the Leeds 10K race.  I won't win it but I will finish it.  

I'm taking part along with my friend, Marcel Booth.  Together we plan to get to the finish line, in one piece.  

I'm raising money for the Make-a-wish foundation.  Whilst visiting Walt Disney World recently I had the opportunity to see their brilliant work first hand with terminally unwell children having their dreams come true and meeting Disney princesses.  I want to personally make a difference to the life of at least one family and my target of £1000 will ensure that a unwell child gets to visit Disneyland Paris with their family and enjoy a few days of happiness.

Your money goes straight to the charity through this site and its the easiest way to donate - if you'd rather donate in person, I have a sponsorship form for Make-a-wish.

Thank you very much for your donations.

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A Wonderful thing you are doing, I hope you do brilliantly, love Robyn xxxx Donation by Robyn Watson on 20/05/10

 
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Christybell from the Dibb- good luck Matt, a great cause! Donation by Christine Broadfoot on 19/05/10

 
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Joanna23 from the Dibb, great cause and good luck for the run! Donation by JOANNA JOHNS on 19/05/10

 
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You've achieved a lot all ready. Your run puts icing on the cake. Well done. Donation by James Rye on 14/04/10

 
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Good luck Matt - although 10K? You must be mad! Donation by Damian Tate on 08/02/10

 
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Good Luck Matt, you have done really well over the last 12 months, and I am sure you will continue to do well and complete the run xx Donation by Danielle England on 04/02/10

 
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Grapes don't lie - but that doesn't mean you can not. Pound dem pavements, my friend. Pound em good. Donation by Stefan The Hun on 03/02/10

 
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Good going mate ! All the best ! Donation by Justin Blyth on 01/02/10

 
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Good luck Matt! It's a great cause and I hope you reach your target. Donation by Adrian Bantin on 01/02/10

 
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Go for it fella!!!!!! Donation by Lucy Chojecki on 29/01/10

 
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Good luck Matt!! You're doing really well - those early morning runs will be worth it when you pass that finishing line!! Donation by Natalie Barton on 29/01/10

 
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Try not to die Donation by Gareth Davies on 29/01/10

 
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Go for it Matt. You have come so far in a year keep going you can do it Donation by Kate Heal on 29/01/10

 
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Good luck, know how hard it is to lose weight, you deserve every penny & hope you reach your targets! Donation by NikkyHall1 on 26/01/10

 
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Good luck kiddo xxx I know you'll do it Donation by Cazz Wright on 26/01/10

 
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Good Luck Matt, love and light xx Donation by Amanda Jane Squires on 26/01/10

 
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