Hello there. I'm running the London Marathon at the end of April and raising money for Oxfam. It being the credit crunch, I started off thinking I'd try something a bit different to raise the money and try to find 250 people who'd sponsor me two pounds each. But people seem to very generous and giving all kinds of different amounts, so please give whatever you fancy. Two pounds is great. Two hundred pounds is great. It's entirely up to you. But don't break the bank - times are hard, after all. And whatever you give, 'll be as happy as I was in that picture, just after finishing the Berlin Marathon last year.
In case you're worried that I'm just planning to keep the money myself, I've been told to tell you this:
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Oxfam 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.
Can't say fairer than that. Thank you very much indeed for visiting my page, and may your day be a fine and happy one.
Raised:
135%
Raised so far: £675.00
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Arse...you'll not get the tax benefit from me...these Poms living in Oz eh?! The Sydney Marathon's in September....tempted??? Donation by Claire Picker (not Northern) on 02/03/09 |
£10.00 |
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Have a fun run Matt Donation by Rebecca Gowland on 25/02/09 |
£6.60 + £1.86 Gift Aid |
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Good luck for the run and hope you get a great time! Donation by Mira on 24/02/09 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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Here you are mate, As promised, a pedantic amount of money for you. Good luck mate! Donation by Tom Simmonds on 20/02/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate! :-) Donation by Andy, Chez and Fin on 20/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck....... Donation by John Rees on 19/02/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate Donation by Shafik Meghji on 18/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Do I get the money back if you fail? Can we turn up and heckle? Are you running in a panto horse style outfit?? Donation by Stefan Wife on 18/02/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Don't forget the vaseline! Donation by Tamsin on 18/02/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Chin up, eyes forward and run with your legs, that's my advise. Good Luck! Donation by Pete Evans on 17/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Not sure how many friends I have to pass your shameless attempt at media celebrity on to. I take it this is training for the Grim? Donation by Paul Roberts on 17/02/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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I've offered you £33 in the hope you manage your 3h30m target. Should you fail, you have to donate the same amount for our Mongol Rally trip! Donation by James Thompson on 16/02/09 |
£33.00 + £9.31 Gift Aid |
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Must. Read. Instructions. More. Carefully. Donation by Jamie Kirkaldy on 16/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck - I'll be looking out for you!!! Donation by Lucinda Horler on 16/02/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck with the training! Looking forward to being there on the day to cheer you on. Donation by Mum & Dad on 14/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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can't think of anything funny to say......good luck?! Donation by Ross Walker on 13/02/09 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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Good luck getting under 3:30, best of causes too Donation by Tom Jensen on 13/02/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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laufen Sie so schnell Sie koennen, Herr Kurton Donation by Dr Bernard Schneider on 13/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hey Mr. K. Good luck with sub-3hrs 30mins. Enjoy training as I know you will you crazy fool! x Donation by Sarah Kurton on 12/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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and a £5 prize for the most offensive comment on Matt's Guardian blog Donation by Daniel Kidd on 12/02/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Wait a minute, that's nearly 8p a mile. This is a rip-off! Donation by Jamie Kirkaldy on 12/02/09 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Matt you nutter! Donation by Suzi O'Keefe on 12/02/09 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Matt! Looking forward to your blogs Donation by Ben Beaumont on 12/02/09 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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Well someone's got to start the ball rolling... Donation by Me - sponsoring myself, 11 Feb on 11/02/09 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £675.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £675.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £166.69 |
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