Matthew's fundraiser for Friends of the Cancer Centre

Matthew Starkey is raising money for Friends of the Cancer Centre

Belfast Half Marathon · 21 September 2025 · Start fundraising for this event

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

At 32 years old I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 spinal cancer. Friends of the cancer centre have and continue to support myself and my family through this very difficult period of my life. They have shown nothing but compassion, support and care helping me navigate this journey.

Whilst being given a short prognosis I want to use my time to fundraise and support others like me by completing the Belfast Half Marathon and potentially a full marathon should body allow me. I will be competing this using a wheelchair as my mobility has been compromised due to my cancer diagnosis.

I would appreciate if everyone can help get behind me to support this wonderful cause. A donation of any amount, big or small will make a considerable difference.

You can follow my journey via

https://www.instagram.com/fastandtumorous/

https://www.tiktok.com/@fastandtumorous?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

https://www.youtube.com/@fastandtumorous

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About the charity

Each year Friends of the Cancer Centre funds life saving and life changing projects which make a real and positive difference to thousands of cancer patients and their families. The charity relies on donations from the public to be able to support these patients locally and across Northern Ireland.

Donation summary

Total
£10,230.52
+ £2,155.00 Gift Aid
Online
£10,230.52
Offline
£0.00

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