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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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Well done Matt, you've done brilliantly! xx Donation by Clare Stead on 04/08/10

 
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Donation by Kenneth Middleton on 30/07/10

 
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Well done Matt, a fantastic achievement! Donation by Sarah Hughes on 06/07/10

 
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<3 your cause :) Donation by Milan on 05/07/10

 
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Good Luck Matt! Donation by Sarah Watts (@partyharty) on 03/07/10

 
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Go for it bud, we're sure you can do it :) Donation by Paul & Marg on 03/07/10

 
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Good luck dude! Donation by Kris and Jessica on 03/07/10

 
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I have also waited to see the Fairies, but with the belief that I will be back next year. I love idea thank you for letting me be a little part of it Donation by Minnie 28 on 03/07/10

 
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Best of luck dude :) Donation by Tom Holmes on 03/07/10

 
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Best of luck bro, well done! Donation by Tom Charlton on 02/07/10

 
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Well Done Matt & a great cause! All the best for your walk xx Donation by Kate Connell on 02/07/10

 
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Good Luck Matt - walking or running, it all goes to the same cause! Well done on the weight loss so far - dont give up! Cx Donation by Claire Bailey on 02/07/10

 
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Good luck Matt!! We'll be thinking of you, you'll do great! xx Donation by Jo & Rob on 02/07/10

 
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Good luck love!! We are so very proud of you!! Love you to the moon and back!! lots of love always Mum and Dad xxxxxxx Donation by Martin & Denise Charlton on 02/07/10

 
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Good Luck, have a great day and enjoy. Donation by Susan Charlton on 02/07/10

 
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A fab cause, good luck with the race from Suzi on the DIBB Donation by Suzanne Carr on 28/06/10

 
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A fab cause. Good luck to you. From carolynu on The DIBB. Donation by Carolyn Uden on 27/06/10

 
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Good job for getting as far as you have, set another goal to hit now. Donation by Ling on 27/06/10

 
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Good Luck! Donation by Sue Haley on 27/06/10

 

Donation by Anonymous on 27/06/10

 
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Good luck Matt! Donation by Vicky Myers on 25/06/10

 
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Nice one Matt - Go on, run!. You can do it, think of the kids. 85 mins or bust! Donation by Mark Shelton on 25/06/10

 
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Matt, Go for it no pain , no gain, see you at Footie as well matey... Good Luck and never give in, remeber what you are doing it for Buddy. Donation by Lincoln Phillips on 25/06/10

 
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Lisa-72 from The Dibb, good luck and I'm sure trip writing is much harder! Donation by Jack Clark on 20/05/10

 
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Good luck - hope you blow your target out the water and get slim doing it! Donation by Kirsten Jeans Dibber on 20/05/10

 
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