Matthew Sheppard is fundraising for Evelina Children's Hospital Appeal

Mat & Ali's Fundraising Page

Rotary Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon

on 26/04/2009

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Team members:

Mat Sheppard and Ali McCann

Raising money for

Evelina Children's Hospital Appeal

Charity Registration No. 251983

The Evelina Children's Hospital, at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, provides everything from routine care to life saving treatment for over 100,000 children every year. It is “a hospital that doesn’t feel like a hospital” and includes intensive care, neurology, and specialist heart and kidney units. Patients come from London, Southern England and much further a field for life threatening illnesses. While the children receive world-class care and treatment, NHS funding can not meet all the hospital’s needs. This is where the Evelina Children's Hospital Appeal steps in by raising money to buy the very best equipment and facilities.

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Matthew Sheppard

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Raised: 133%

Target: £7,000.00
Raised so far: £9,300.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

As you may well know, the Evelina Children's Hospital did a great job in caring for Marisa and my (Mat) son, Zak, in his final hours and did all they could to make him and us as comfortable as possible in an incredibly distressing time. They still provide Marisa and me with incredibly valuable support in coming to terms with our loss.

Over a beer (obviously), Ali persuaded me to take on the challenge of the Shakespeare half marathon. I then made him come along too!

We are running this both in honour and memory of Marisa and my beautiful boy Zak, but also to raise money for this fantastic cause. Any donation, no matter how small, could make a real difference to another child or family in the near future, ensuring they get the best possible care available.

I have never run this far before and having your support and the memory of Zak will spur me on (as will making sure Ali does not leave me behind!).

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: GUY'S & ST THOMAS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND RELATED CHARITIES gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So we would love it if you could dig deep and sponsor us! Thanks a lot.

	Well done Matty! Donation by Peter Lumley-Savile 08/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	nice Donation by Monkeys of Greystoke Moos 07/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	its amazing how appearances can be deceptive when it comes to fitness levels! Donation by Richard Bowler 19/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done!! Donation by Nneka Odunaike 13/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Mike Barnard 12/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Amazing Mat. Donation by Casey Moore 12/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Paul Martin 11/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Awesome work Mat. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Donation by Ali Mills 06/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very proud of you Donation by Gran 02/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Geoff Batstone 30/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	In consideration for your promise to sign up for London Mara 2010! Donation by Belinda Bradberry 29/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done! a beer at Emirates to celebrate Donation by Drew Gillanders 29/04/09	£175.00 + £49.36 Gift Aid
	great cause. all my best Donation by veeda 28/04/09	£100.00
	Looks like we are too late for the pie jokes, since you beat my PB! Donation by Chris & Joss 28/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done - here's to the full marathon Donation by Sandi Noel 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done boys! What next??? I suggest a Salomon X trail, there is one in May! Donation by Noo 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Nick Cooper 28/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Very inspiring, well done. Donation by Cassandra 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done mate Donation by Mike Williams 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Done Matt Donation by Tony B 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very good time! well done. Must remember never to go jogging with you! Donation by Adam Dunlop 27/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	cannot believe you beat my pb of 1.45. Now I've got to run another one asap you sod Donation by Luke 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Mat! I'm proud of you mate! That seems like a very good time indeed! Donation by James L-S 27/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	great effort Donation by Mike Feely 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Matt Donation by George Battersby 27/04/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Well done Mat!! Donation by Sheldon Bruha 27/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	good run! good cause. Donation by Rich Cohen 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A fine run! Donation by Martyn Cox 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy another beer - post race Donation by Bob Callahan 25/04/09	£20.00
	Best of luck guys!! Donation by Jo and Yu 25/04/09	£20.00

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* Total raised online:	£7,770.00
Offline donations:	£1,530.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,961.38

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