Matt was a confident, caring and outgoing lad with a huge network of friends. He had a strong passion for sports, in particular, he loved playing and watching football. Matt put his heart and soul into everything he did and he was an intelligent and bright lad. He achieved the highest grade on his Masters law Degree at University and won an award for his efforts and achievements. He was always looking out for everyone else and was loved by all his friends and family.

Sadly, Matt passed away in May. Whilst Matt looked like the happiest guy around, always the life of the party and always smiling, he obviously had a lot going on in his head and it appears he was suffering in silence. Matt had a great life ahead of him, with plenty of opportunities and friends and family to support him.  Unfortunately, with mind health, or mental health as it is also often referred to, it is not always obvious (as is more likely with a physical health issue) when someone is suffering, and so many young people are suffering these issues. 

A group of Matt's friends and colleagues have decided to set up this page in order to remember Matt through group fundraising events/activities, and also to raise funds for Mind so that they can help people who suffer in silence.

We intend to do lots of fundraising activities, such as, the Great North 5k 2019 and the Great North Run 2020, but for now we are simply putting this page up so people can donate in memory of Matt, who will be loved and missed forever.

Read more about Mind here https://www.mind.org.uk/

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