Matthew Bell is fundraising for Health Unlimited

Matt and Alex's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

"Lynne, I've popped out!"

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Raising money for

Health Unlimited

Charity Registration No. 290535

Health Unlimited works with the world's poorest communities - those missing out on mainstream aid. We help mothers give birth safely and their children thrive, prevent the spread of diseases like HIV and malaria and challenge the injustices of poverty and poor health.

It is said that prevention is better than cure. That's why we believe in the power of education to stop health problems happening. Examples include our award-winning radio soaps educating people on issues such as HIV (one of which has become the most popular radio show in East Africa).

Poverty and poor health are inseparable. Our comprehensive approach strengthens health services and addresses underlying causes of poor health such as water, sanitation and nutrition. At the same time we campaign to change the systems that perpetuate poverty. We want to 'cure' the lack of healthcare - not just stick a plaster over the problem.

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Matthew Bell

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Raised: 90%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £2,690.50

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My story

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page! Alex ran the 2006 London Marathon for Health Unlimited and we are both proud to be offering the charity our support this year. We think that Health Unlimited is a fantastic charity providing healthcare in areas that often have no other health infrastructure in place. Health Unlimited provide long-term, sustainable healthcare in remote areas of Africa, Latin America and Asia affected by war. To give you an idea of where the money goes: £30 pays for 5 kids to be fully immunised against diphtheria, polio, tetanus and TB and £190 pays for a motobike so that health workers can reach patients in remote villages. Health Unlimited provides health education and training and 95% of the the field staff are local people trained by HU.

Health Unlimited are also responsible for the Rwandan equivalent of the Archers! This is a hugely popular radio soap-opera which tackles health issues such as HIV/AIDS and recently won the One World Broadcasting Trust's prestigious Special Achievement Award for Development Media see http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/acp/countrycooperation/rwanda/video_en.htm

This is Matt's first marathon and he is tackling all the snowy, rainy and cold training with vigour and determination, everyday sporting a more natty and snug lycra ensemble whilst bravely battling injury! His effort alone is more than worth the sponsorship. We have, however, chosen to do the marathon together for moral support as a sort of pre-nuptials exercise! It is a team effort to raise the £3000 and we have been training hard together, however, on the day there will be a competitive edge as we have quite a lot riding on this. Indeed, whoever clocks the slowest time will have to promise to 'obey' the other in our wedding vows in September: that's some motivation!

If you needed any more encouragement to sponsor us we would say the fact that we have been teetotal since Shrove Tuesday and won't be drinking until we cross the finish line should at least get us some sympathy pounds!

So please sponsor us now! With love and thanks for all your support,

Matt and Alex x

	WELL DONE, SORRY IT IS SO LATE. SECOND TIME LUCKY Donation by janet bell and Alan Bell 12/11/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Many Congratulations Alex and Matt, we wish we could have been with you to celebrate your big day. Best Wishes and have a fab day. Emma and Nic xxx Donation by Emma Roulier 10/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Matt and Alex Have a wonderful day and fantastic honeymoon. Really looking forward to seeing you both. Lots of Love Tom and Ginny Donation by Lord and Lady Cullen 09/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Matt & Alex, With best wishes for a long and happy marraige. Lots of love, Scott, Sarah, Amy & Catherine xxx Donation by The Hemsley Family 07/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Huge congratulations on your wedding, looking forward to seeing you. Love Matt, Sarah & alf xx Donation by Sarah Walker 06/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	To Matt and Alex, Congratuations on your wedding, Love Dave & Nikki xx Donation by David Mcintyre 06/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations to both of you! Donation by Sue Howland 09/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - well done! Donation by Greg 30/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Missed you on the start line! Well done! Hope you enjoyed it!! Donation by Simon & Liz Cook 29/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	BIG CONGRATULATIONS Alex and Matt. So impressive xx Donation by Lilly & Stu 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I really hope you survived the sun, heat and 26.2 miles. Who is obeying who? Donation by Paul and Laura Kameen 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Alex! Donation by Sarah Masterton-Brown 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done to you both, a fantastic time, especially as it was so warm. I suspect the thought of a large glass of something alcoholic kept you focused! Donation by Alison C 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Greg 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	just try to beat jimmy saville Donation by Luke 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Dad and Alex! Donation by Michael 26/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	We're almost at the starting line now! Very best of luck! Looking forward to some local celebrations when it's all over... Donation by The Rudalls 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys. Mean it from the heart when I say "rather you than me" Donation by Amy and Jay 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	please tell me you're wearing bigger shorts than these! Donation by Suzanne Clode 24/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Very brave and for a great cause! Donation by Phil & Judit 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope it doesn't hurt too much! xxx Donation by Anna, Steve & Evie 24/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I'll be there to cheer you on. Smell my cheese you mothers! Donation by Cunners 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	With so much at stake, I hope that neither of you will stoop to any dirty tricks! Best of luck. Donation by Dave and Nikki 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	If you need any long distance running tips just let me know. I will give you another £3.50 if you moon the Starter. Donation by Tom and Ginny Cullen 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, we'll be thinking of you both! Donation by Emma and Nic 24/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck both of you!! Can't wait for the results update!! Donation by Abigail Edmonds 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enojy the Sunday jog! Donation by Dan Thorne 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Will be thinking of you both on Sunday. x Donation by Sam Donnellan 18/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Brave, brave people, i'm most impressed Donation by Kate O 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run, Matt....RUN!! (to be said in the tune of FORREST GUMP) Donation by Neil, Christina & Jarryd 05/04/09	£104.00

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* Total raised online:	£1,638.00
Offline donations:	£1,052.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£383.03

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