As most people will know since my spinal cord injury I have been supported by the Matt Hampson Foundation in every area of my life, physically mentally and everything in between. They have been there for every transition and milestone in the last 4 years and I am so grateful for all the help they have provided for me. So I have decided to take part in the London Landmarks half marathon in the hope of raising some money and doing something to support them. This will certainly not be easy for me but I am looking forward to the challenge and have started doing some training in the hopes of making it round in the best time possible! 

Although I am still benefiting as much as ever from the help the foundation provides it’s also so important to remember there are so many people with spinal injuries like me coming out of hospital who need the invaluable help that (in my opinion) can’t be found anywhere else. 

It’s now time for me to take on my next challenge to do something to show my appreciation to everyone at the Matt Hampson Foundation and hopefully raise as much as possible to contribute to what they do. Anything you might be able to spare in donations would be so so appreciated and I look forward to showing you how worthy I am on 7th April! 

Keep an eye on this page for updates on how I get on with training in the run up to the event, and thank you so so much to anyone who is able to donate!

The Matt Hampson Foundation inspires and supports young people seriously injured through sport through its unique Get Busy Living centre in rural Leicestershire. The centre provides expert physiotherapy, specialist personal training, support, mentoring and advice to people suffering a life-changing injury.The centre’s doors were opened in 2018 by Founder and ex-England and Leicester Tigers rugby player Matt Hampson, who himself experienced a life-changing injury in 2005.