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My story

 

The challenge was to run 6 marathons in 2009 for Huntington's Disease (HD). Having never ran a 5k before let alone a marathon, I felt this was a pretty good challenge to take on!

When I started this challenge my dad was in the late stages of HD and had been suffering for over 15 years from this horrible disease. Sadly my dad passed away on September 17th, shortly after I'd finished my 4th marathon of the year.

It's been very tough to pick myself up since his death, I stopped training for around 6 weeks and ate like a pig! Not one to give up easily I'm back training again now and have my sights on 2 marathons in December to complete the challenge. I will try my best as that's all I can do :)

Donate if you can, the Huntington's Disease Association do great things for families affected by HD in this country and are a worthy cause.

Tc, Matt.

   

**The London marathon completed in 4 hours 38 minutes, April 26th.**

 

**The San Diego marathon completed in 4 hours 49 minutes, May 31st.**

 

**The Isle of Man marathon completed in 5 hours 33 minutes (injured at mile 15, had to walk the rest), August 9th.**

 

**The Wolverhampton marathon completed in 4 hours 27 minutes, September 6th.**

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Donation by JOY HATTERSLEY 22/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Matt, you're amazing and as for that wonderful video, I'm full of admiration for you. All the best with your marathon running Donation by Sandra Abbott 14/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt, you are one of the most lovely people I know and a credit to your parents. Keep going and take one day at a time. love Nici Donation by Nici 03/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A donation in memory of your wonderful dad, with fondest love to you and mum xxxxx Donation by Sue Wright 15/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Heard about u @HD meeting-I helped with a talk about running just 1 London Marathon -I was so inspired I wanted to support you Diane Tickets Travel Donation by diane coleman 13/10/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Brilliant efforts for a great cause Donation by Jon Phillips 07/10/09  

£20.00

Good luck for next week - keep up the great work you are doing Donation by Adrian & Paula 04/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hi Matt Chose today to donate again. Keep on striving to get your goal. Will donate again soon. Donation by MARJORIE BENNETT 18/09/09  

£20.00

Donation by Patricia Dainton 06/09/09  

£20.00

Good luck Matt, this challenge is nearly over now, time to think of your next one xxx Donation by Amanda Dutton 04/09/09  

£20.00

Good luck Matt - and thank you for your support in this journey xx Donation by colette whyte 04/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hiya Matt, Every little helps toward your target. Dont do too much and get your leg better xxxxx Donation by jacqueline 31/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort, get some rest and then build it up again slowly! Good Luck Donation by Evansg81 (runnersforum) 22/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You're doing great. Make sure you rest up properly. Donation by Pip Squeak 22/08/09  

£6.00 + £1.69 Gift Aid

The £20 u left in my car and some more - ha! ;) Keep up the hard work - well done to you!! xx Donation by Ashlee Duffy 21/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Think your amazing! Well done so far Matt. xxxx Donation by Myrna Lyman 10/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Boy your some action man Matt. I am very proud of you and what you do. xxx Donation by jacqueline 09/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck for marathon number 3 Donation by Mum 31/07/09  

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In memory of my father Timothy Madison 11/22/59-9/16/07 Donation by Amber Madison 25/07/09  

£10.00

donated in loving memory of Shaun Ledger who died on 30/06/09 aged 43 Donation by gill cosgrove 24/07/09  

£50.00

well done with london marathon matty, hope all goes well , all the best cliff Donation by Clifford Bowers 30/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt - with everything! You don't know me but what you're doing is amazing. Best wishes, Michael G Donation by Michael G 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Matt & Good Luck for San Diego.... Can't wait to cheer ya on when u come to the Rock =D xx Donation by Ashlee Duffy 28/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck. Donation by Emma P 27/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck for San Diego- hope you have a good trip and enjoy the conference Donation by mike.s 25/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Matt, this is for Bailey and Kieron xxx Donation by Amanda 13/05/09  

£20.00

Brilliant Matt well done Donation by Poppysox 13/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep them legs going Matty! Donation by Nicky 11/05/09  

£20.00

Here's some dosh; now get back out on those streets and start running around! Donation by DH 11/05/09  

£400.00

keep up the good work!! Donation by gill (tipsy tiger) 06/05/09  

£10.00
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