Raised: 165%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,478.60
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I have decided to run the New York marathon and as anyone that knows me will testify, i most definately am not a natural distance runner! However i've always greatly admired people who've run a marathon and figured that i should bite the bullet and give it a go and in doing so raise a shed-load of cash for Cancer Research UK- a very worthwhile charity and one that has personal significance to me.

I've been training hard (most of the time!) , have been tee-total for a little over 4 months now (going to smash myself to bits after this bloody run!) and have even managed to drop a couple of dress sizes to make running 26 miles a bit easier. Also running in the big apple with me are Kev Wimperis and Matt+Becs Leach who frankly are to blame for this whole running nonsense as it was just a throw-away comment by me in the pub that marathons were a top idea. They weren't supposed to take it seriously. . .  If you feel inclined and flush , all these guys have web pages set up on this site so feel free to go donation crazy.

Your support and kindness will be much appreciated- people have already been incredibly generous and helpful. Hopefully i can surpass my target of £1500 with continued support. Thanks again and wish me luck!

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Sorry I have only just got around to this Matt. Really well done again my lovely! xx Donation by Becky Watts 09/01/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Fantastic. Well done Donation by Simon Ash 19/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Carleigh will be cheering you all the way! V impressed with your hard work and dedication xxx Donation by Kev, Ellie and Carleigh 31/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Your an inspiration mate! Make sure you don't let Baz beat you round! See you when you get back. Good luck. Donation by Chris & Em 29/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck getting round NY. Don't worry about your time, or even about walking, just do what it takes to get round. Donation by Kevin Carson 29/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes to a valued member of the RSC ensemble from two members of Shakespeares Circle. Donation by Ray and Eileen 28/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

enjoy new york and your first beer in ages! Donation by claire and angus 23/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a brilliant time, hope it goes fab. Donation by Patrick Moy 22/10/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hope you guys have a fantastic day, you'll be amazing. Donation by Lauren Watson 22/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

May the best man win! Go for it and enjoy it if you can! Donation by Michael and Linda 22/10/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

when you get to 20miles just think how good that first beer will taste Donation by Mark and Amy 19/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I hope you can still run after this, we need you back in the CCSRFC 2nds!! Donation by Euan Neill 12/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Rube! Donation by Charlie Griffiths 05/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! And I think I do well with the Race for life - hope it goes well for you. Best wishes... Donation by Genette Milburn 01/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Lots of love and luck Matt. We will be thinking of you. x Donation by Marilyn and Pete Walton 27/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run Matt Run! Wow I am really proud of you running all that way, let me know how you get on. We really should meet up to catch up soon xxx Donation by Clare Ashby 26/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done you! I'm in training for 2108 so I'll join you then. Best of luck you've done so well! Will have a pint ready for when you get back" XX Donation by Eve Edkins 25/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt, Luke's very jealous that you got a photo with David Tennant!! Donation by Kate and Luke 25/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Run, run like the wind, Matt! Donation by Jane Tassell 25/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mate Donation by Dan Lamb 22/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best of luck and don't let us down Matt! Donation by Vikki Heywood 20/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Got a wee tear in my eye already, good vibes from Scotland x x Donation by Lorna Carmichael 19/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck love, not too much left to get to your target! Donation by Stick 18/09/08  

£76.00 + £21.44 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, I wish I was doing it with you! Donation by Rob Cooper 17/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt! Think you've done amazing well training so hard and staying off the beers! I'm sure we'll be seeing you in 2012 after this! Donation by Eddie and Emma 15/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Matt Peel 11/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Matt and good luck! Donation by Gail Miller 10/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Havew a fun run Big Matt. I've told Arsene who told Cesc who told Sami who told Van Perse who told Thierry who ..... d Donation by Roger Watkins 09/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck - I'd be happy to help you train as you know I'm an expert at running! x Donation by Madeleine Kent 08/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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