❤️ Now It's Our Turn to Help Matt & Sarah ❤️

Just one week after getting married, Matt and Sarah Retter's lives changed completely.

On Thursday 3 September, Matt was out doing something he loves — running — when he was involved in a serious hit-and-run collision near Hatherleigh.

Matt suffered life-changing injuries and now faces a long and uncertain journey of recovery and rehabilitation.

As an electrician, his injuries also mean that he is currently unable to work. At what should have been the beginning of an exciting new chapter of married life together, Matt and Sarah are instead facing circumstances neither of them could ever have imagined.

Matt has always been there for others.

Anyone who knows Matt will know that he's a top bloke and one of those people who is always willing to get stuck in and help.

Over the years, Matt has given his time to support the local carnival and tar barrels, and in 2013 he was part of a team that kayaked around the South West and helped raise more than £12,500 for charity.

He's also been a great friend and supporter of Okehampton District Round Table.

Matt has regularly given up his own time to help with our Santa Sleigh, bringing Santa to communities across the area and helping put smiles on the faces of hundreds of children and families at Christmas.

He didn't do any of it for recognition or thanks.

He did it because that's the sort of person Matt is.

Now it's our turn to help him.

We've created this fundraiser to support Matt and Sarah through the difficult months ahead and hopefully remove at least some of the financial worry while Matt concentrates on his recovery.

The money raised will help them with the loss of income and everyday living expenses, as well as rehabilitation, specialist care, equipment, adaptations or anything else that may help Matt on the road ahead.

Nobody yet knows exactly what Matt's recovery will look like or how long it will take.

What we do know is that Matt and Sarah shouldn't have to face it alone.

We're asking our friends, families, supporters and the incredible communities around Hatherleigh, Okehampton and beyond to get behind them.

It doesn't matter whether you can give £5, £10, £20 or more. Every donation adds up and every donation shows Matt and Sarah that there is a whole community standing behind them.

If you aren't able to donate, please consider sharing this page. Getting Matt's story in front of more people can make an enormous difference.

Matt, you've spent years giving your time and helping put smiles on other people's faces.

Now it's our turn to stand behind you and Sarah.

From all of us at Okehampton District Round Table, our friends, families and community:

We're with you both every step of the way.

Thank you for donating, sharing and supporting Matt & Sarah.