Matthew Fordham

Matthew's London Marathon 2023 page

Fundraising for The Vegan Society
£1,275
raised of £500 target
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Event: London Marathon 2023, on 23 April 2023
The Vegan Society

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We promote veganism to benefit animals, people and the world

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I had a spell of being a vegan in my early teenage years in the late 80’s but it ultimately failed as it was not a mainstream diet, I had such little information and choice to the point where I was actually becoming unwell.

Forced by health reasons in early 2021 to take on a lactose free diet I took the opportunity to try again a fully plant-based diet as an experiment to see how it made me feel. I instantly felt incredible, more energised, and all the new health problems, and many of the chronic problems just went away.

Free from the guilt of animal consumption, the blinkers came off and I began to educate myself in what humans are truly doing to the other species that occupy this planet, what the exploitation of animals is doing to the health of our only planet and to the health of humans.

Now armed with this harrowing knowledge and my stance on veganism now resolute, I wanted to source more knowledge on how to live a more sustainable and cruelty free life, with a wide, varied and easily identifiable choices.

It is only by supporting amazing charities such as The Vegan Society that these changes will become more mainstream and available to all.

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The Vegan Society

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The Vegan Society (est. 1944) supports thousands of people going vegan every year. We work hard to give veganism a stronger voice with policy makers, manufacturers, caterers and health professionals. Veganism benefits people, animals and the planet. With your support we can do even more. Thank you!

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