Matthew Bland

Matthew's King's Forest Marathon page

Fundraising for My Wish Charity
£1,660
raised of £1,000 target
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King's Forest Marathkn, 12 October 2019
Participants: Natalie Ridgeon; Ben Ridgeon
We are so pleased to announce that September 2023 saw us open the Butterfly Garden. This area was built with a dedicated indoor space within a beautiful garden so patients can be surrounded by the ones they love as they prepare to say goodbye.

Story

This year our Dad (Ben's father in law), Paul, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This spring and summer he will be undergoing treatment to fight it off, with the help and care of NHS staff. 

Nat, Ben and I are undertaking to run the King's Forest Marathon in West Stow, on 12th October this year to show our solidarity and raise some money to help the institution and staff supporting Dad. None of us have run this distance before (10k is our max) so we are setting out on a gruelling summer training programme to ensure we can do Dad proud on the day. 

We'd be delighted if you're able to support Dad's chosen charity My WiSH by donating to our cause. We will be posting regular updates on our progress via our Facebook page 'Blands v Cancer'. It doesn't matter if you can only spare a few pennies, every one will help inspire us as we clock up the miles.

Thank you in advance

Love 

Matt, Nat and Ben

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About the campaign

We are so pleased to announce that September 2023 saw us open the Butterfly Garden. This area was built with a dedicated indoor space within a beautiful garden so patients can be surrounded by the ones they love as they prepare to say goodbye.

About the charity

My Wish Charity

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My WiSH Charity enhances the care patients at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust receive. This comprises of; West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Community Hospital and community services in Suffolk. We fundraise for all hospital wards, depts and services and you choose the area you wish to support.

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Total raised
£1,660.00
+ £373.75 Gift Aid
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£1,660.00
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£0.00

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