Raised so far: £1,757.20
My story
Well, I did it!!! My official time came in at 5:25:54 - hardly likely to win a place in the Beijing Olympics, but not to bad considering all the issues I had just getting to the start line. (Not to mention the amount of time I spent in the queue for the toilets at mile 7!
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Yesterday was a truly amazing day; the atmosphere; the crowds; and the weather (bright sunshine, freezing hail and torrential downpours made for an interesting mix).
I’d just like to say a big THANK YOU to all of you that sponsored me and especially those who came along to cheer me on. Your support was fantastic and most appreciated.
Until yesterday, running the London Marathon was not something I ever seriously considered likely to happen - but now it has, and I have the medal and the memories to prove it.
Matt
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When I said to Zoë how I thought it would be an amazing achievement to complete a marathon, I suppose I shouldn’t really have been too surprised at her response: “Well, why don’t you then?”
It was that careless remark that led me to my participation in my first ever running challenge – the 2006 Great South Run. At the time, the Royal Marsden also offered to put my name in the hat for one of their precious Golden Bond places in the 2007 marathon, I agreed, but never really expected it to happen!
Of course it did, and after getting over the initial shock at the prospect of running more than two and a half times the distance, training began again in earnest. Unfortunately I had to withdraw a couple of months beforehand with an injury.
A year on, with many more hours of training, more injuries, and more physio later, and I think I’m as ready as I’ll ever be to give it a go!
So that’s the plan, and once again I’ll be running for the Royal Marsden Hospital so that I might give a little more back to them as they continue to take such good care of my wife and many more like her.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign 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.
So thank you so much in advance for any donation you make, as your support is greatly appreciated. Hopefully it will spur me on all the way to the finish line - a mere 26.2 miles from the start!
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Well done Matt! Donation by Colin 21/04/08 |
£50.00 | |
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Glad you finished and can still walk! Donation by Gillian 16/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Well done! Donation by Deborah 15/04/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Well done on raising so much money. Donation by David & Maureen 13/04/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Never too late ... Donation by Daniel & Deborah 13/04/08 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Matt. Donation by Phil C 12/04/08 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid | |
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Remember its a marathon, not a sprint! Very best of luck, hope to see you on race day! Slow and stea Donation by Mr A Non :) 11/04/08 |
£104.80 + £29.56 Gift Aid | |
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For goodness sake close your legs...where's your dignity? Donation by Run Mattboy Run 09/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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As they used to sing at Portman Rd in the 'good old days': "keep right on to the end of the road"! Good luck! Donation by Pauline 09/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Go Matt! You can do it! Donation by Jayne and Joss 09/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck, Matt Donation by Mick and Sylv 09/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Fred - I will be cheering for you at home, so here is a pound for each mile!! Donation by Lil' sis - Emma :o) 09/04/08 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid | |
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Good on you, Matt. We'll be cheering you on from across the pond... Donation by Jenny & Clive 07/04/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Good luck for the run!!! Donation by Sunil Gokarn 07/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck you can do it and try and enjoy it if you can!!!! Donation by Dave 06/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Never thought we'd see the day our son was roaming the streets of London; but there,.......... it's all in a good cause. Good luck. Luv's ya xx Donation by Mum and Dad 06/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck and keep going! Donation by Helen and Brian 06/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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run Forrest.....run! Good Luck Donation by Bethany Di Nardo 05/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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all the best matt, hope you manage to enjoy at least some of it :) Donation by Vicky 05/04/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Matt! Donation by Alka 04/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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good luck xx Donation by jim andsue 04/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Go-go-gadget legs! Donation by Inspector Gadget 04/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Run Forest Run! Donation by Chris Till 04/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Matt! Donation by Anita & Tony 04/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck! Donation by BB 04/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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I will look out for you ! Donation by Sharon Ilett 04/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Lots of luck Matt, you know you can do it! Donation by Sue 03/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Can't you just take a cab! Donation by PFR 02/04/08 |
£20.00 | |
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You are clearly bonkers! Remember to read the small print next time... Donation by Ollie 02/04/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Matt; I'm sure you'll do it. Donation by Mark 02/04/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,647.20 |
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| Offline donations: | £110.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £439.21 |
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