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In which Matthew runs around Oxford for Macmillan

Matthew Hodgson is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Oxford Half Marathon 2026 · 11 October 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

The number of people diagnosed with cancer is growing, we're doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk

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Hi all,

It seems that I've been roped into running a half-marathon around Oxford on Oct 11th, and am doing so in support of Macmillan - the UK's leading cancer care charity.

Here's a word from our sponsors:

The number of people diagnosed with cancer is growing, and every one of them needs the best support to meet their unique needs.That's why Macmillan will do whatever it takes to help everyone living with cancer across the UK get the support they need right now and transform cancer care for everyone who will be diagnosed in the future.

I'm a little late in getting organised for sponsorship (inconceivable), but if you would like to support Macmillan while egging me on, it would be enormously appreciated.

thank you!

P.S. I did do the Ealing half marathon last year and didn't die, so there is a precedent for this sponsorship being successful :)

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£521.00
+ £100.78 Gift Aid
Online
£521.00
Offline
£0.00

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