I've raised £3000 to help support charities in memory of Matty Greenhalgh.
Organised by Matty's Milestones
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Matthew Indiana Greenhalgh
(Uncle Matty with his little niece Ava)
Matty was the beloved little brother/son/nephew/Uncle/Grandson and nutty friend who was tragically taken from us far too soon earlier this year.
Matty was born with DiGeorge Syndrome and as a consequence had to endure many visits to the hospital over the years. Sadly after his most recent heart operation this year - he passed away.
What are we doing?
Matty's Milestones has been setup to give Mattys friends and family the opportunity to honour and celebrate the memory of Matthew Indiana Greenhalgh by Walking, Running, Cycling and maybe even Paddling to as many virtual Matty Milestones as possible (scroll to the bottom for the full list of Matty's Milestones)!!!
Everyone taking part will be adding their own personal kms to the over total team distance which will help us pass more and more special destinations - that all have a special Matty significance! Lets see how far we can go and how many milestones the team can tick off!
Where Will Your Donations Go?
All donations towards the team will be split between Matty's old schools and Max Appeal (who are a UK registered charity supporting families affected by DiGeorge syndrome).
Matty attended two special schools in Bolton. Ladywood for his primary school years and Rumworth for secondary.
Matty's family are profoundly grateful towards both these schools; for all they did in helping Matty develop and for all the great times he had in education.
When do we Start?
The challenge will start on the 1st November 2020 and will finish at midnight right at the start of Matty's Birthday (29th) where he would have turned 15 this year.
What are the Milestones you ask!
Well here they are! (starting off from Matty's home):
1km - Matty's Primary School :)
4.4km - Mcdonalds in Radcliffe (One of Mattys favourite treats!)
9.5km - East Lancs Railway in Bury (Matty was obsessed with Steam trains in younger years)
16.8km - His Big Sister Jess' House
20km - Matty's Favourite Cinema in Bolton (many many films were seen here by Matty)
26.5km - Matty's Secondary School
32.1km - Wheels for All at Bolton Arena - an inclusive club cycling for all that Matty was a part of!
39km - His Aunty Vicky's House
72.5km - His Uncle Ste and Aunties Lian's home (Matty loved his family and popping round to see people!)
119.7km.- Chester Zoo
213.5km.- St Annes Beach (one of his favourite day trips!)
285.6km - Granny Sue's in Ingleton :)
350.8km - Centre Parcs at Whinfell Forest (Matty loved the crazy slides in the swimming pool!)
483.8km - Alnwick Castle (Matty loved a castle gift shop - maybe more than the actual castle)
758.8km - Cleethorpes - (Great family friends here and also arcades by the pier!)
1115.8km - Dungeness - Matty and his family had a special vacation here - he loved riding on the miniature railway :)
BONUS NUMBER ONE - 1501.8km Bayeux, France - Great Family Holidays here across the channel :)
BONUS NUMBER TWO - 1611.8km Mont Saint-Michel, France - On our holidays to France we couldn't help but revisit this place!
BONUS NUMBER THREE - 2306.8km Lourdes France - Matty's amazing trip to Lourdes (first time without his family!). He had a great time on the trip and enjoyed taking snaps on his Spongebob camera.
BONUS NUMBER FOUR - 3502.8km Albufeira, Portugal - A wonderful extended holiday in Portugal where Matty impressed everyone with his swimming skills!
THE FINAL BONUS - 4005.45km ONE LAP AROUND THE DEATH STAR!!! Matty was a Star Wars nut and there is no better way to sign off this challenge than with one lap around the Death Star!
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