Joe, Family & Friends fundraiser for The Matt Hampson Foundation

Sharon Priestley is raising money for The Matt Hampson Foundation

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 · 6 April 2025 ·

Help to support The Matt Hampson Foundation by running the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon on 6th April 2025.

Story

The Get Busy Living Centre provides expert physiotherapy, specialist personal training, support, mentoring and advice to people suffering a life-changing injury primarily through sport.It's a unique facility which opened its doors in 2018 and is the brainchild of founder and former England and Leicester Tigers rugby player Matt Hampson, who himself experienced a life-changing injury in 2005 leaving him paralysed from the neck down, aged just 20.

Building a sense of community is central to the Matt Hampson Foundation. In the aftermath of an incident which leads to a life-changing injury most people and their families feel isolated with an overwhelming sense of loss for what has been taken away from them.

***JOSEPH’S STORY~***

Following Joseph’s accident aged 18 & resultant Traumatic Brain Injury with almost a year in a coma & catastrophic life changing event it has been an incredible struggle to find quality & consistent Multi Disciplinary rehabilitation support.

It is a Blessing to have found The Matt Hampson Foundation who have helped Joe with vital Physiotherapy & his well being for the last 2+years.

The Foundation has been a unique haven & inspiration for Joe supported by professionals who truly care & wish to make a difference in an uncertain & challenging world post injury.

With the Centre wishing to expand their facilities to support even more Beneficiaries finding themselves on a different pathway & journey in life Joseph wishes to show his Appreciation with fund raising for the planned extension & potential Hydrotherapy pool.

Last year Joe was fortunate to take part in the LLHM pushed in his manual wheelchair by his family & incredible friends & wishes this year to relive the experience with a challenge to take a few more than his PB of 13 supported steps across the finish line.

With All our Heartfelt Gratitude for your kindness.

Love Sharon, Joe, Mitch, Chaz, Charlotte, Amy & Zak.

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Donation summary

Total
£2,552.00
+ £208.25 Gift Aid
Online
£2,452.00
Offline
£100.00

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