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Hi - thanks for visiting this page. After many half marathons, this was the first marathon I've attempted - and I ran it 11 mins outside my target of 4 hours!

I am raising money to support a project in Burkino Faso (NW Africa), which aims to equip farmers with seeds, training, knowledge and appropriate equipment to improve the level of food production from their land. It also inlcudes some work with them on helping them trade etc. It puts our family allotment veg growing experiments firmly in perspective!

The money rasied will be channelled through Christian Aid and along the way will be multiplied quite significantly by the EU. As you probably know, donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Christian Aid endorse this method, they will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

We are deeply grateful for any support you can give. Thanks! Matthew

Donation by J Eberle 01/06/09  

£50.00

Shoe repairs needed?? Donation by David 17/05/09  

£20.00

Donation by Martin Julie & Co 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Matthew! Donation by David Nicholls 14/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Better late than never (hopefully!) Donation by Tim M 13/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jenny S 08/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Should deduct for every minute over 4 hours, but I can't be bothered.... Donation by Fiona 05/05/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

Donation by Judith C 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Arnold and Eileen Day 03/05/09  

£10.00

Donation by Pam Ludlow 03/05/09  

£10.00

Donation by Steve Collings 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Caroline Jessett 29/04/09  

£5.00

Donation by Ros and Andrew Earl 29/04/09  

£20.00

Donation by Mirium and Nat 29/04/09  

£11.00 + £3.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Kyle 29/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good stuff this - Well done Matt! Donation by vincent nyambayo 29/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you feel okay! Donation by karen chumbley 29/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Homer Teachers 28/04/09  

£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid

hola matt Donation by Paul W 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good for you Donation by Elisabeth Traverse 27/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck Matthew! Donation by jackie giles 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Donation by Don MacKenzie 25/04/09  

£10.00

Well done! Donation by Paul and Sally Barratt 25/04/09  

£20.00

We'll be watching! Donation by George Middleton 25/04/09  

£10.00

Don't forget your hat ! Donation by Keith Hampson 25/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck. Rachel's done it - says the atmosphere is great! Donation by John & Grace Granger 25/04/09  

£10.00

I'm very proud of you. Good luck! Donation by Phil Tickle 24/04/09  

£26.00

Good luck MT! I'll be watching out for you on the TV! Donation by Jenny Vezey 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - we'll be watching out for you - on the TV! Donation by Roger Nunn 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Matthew - wish I had the get up and go! Donation by Simon Forster 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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