Final Total

Ok folks, the total raised by Matty for the three charities stands at a fantastic..........

£6000

A HUGE thank you to all who have contributed and helped along the way. Outstanding work!

Funds Update

Dear all, the total raised so far for Matty's Run is

£5034.17

Thank you all so very much.  Money is still coming in which is great but we would like to have a final figure soon so we can get the money to the charities. So, if you have sponsor money to give to Matt could you please get it to him, or me, as soon as possible.
Thank you once again for you generosity.

Praise INDEED!

A Letter from Buckingham Palace

"The Queen has asked me to thank you for your letter of 13th September.

Her Majesty was most interested to learn that your son recently completed a run of 873 miles from John O' Groats to Land's End in order to raise funds for the various charitable organisations which supported his friend, who had a serious motorcycle accident in 2009.

I would be grateful if you could convey to Mr. Matthew Harrison The Queen's warmest good wishes and congratulations for having successfully completed the run, and Her Majesty hopes that his friend recovers quickly from his injuries.

Your thoughtfulness in taking the time and trouble to write as you did is much apppreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. Sonia Bonici

Senior Correspondence Officer"

And his certificate of completetion from the End To End Club:

Money is still trickling in but we are heading for around £5000.  If you have sponsored Matt or promised a donation, could you please get the money to him as soon as possible so we can present it to the charities.

THANK YOU

Fundraising

Thank you to everyone for their support and donations.  The big 'homecoming' event managed to raise £1076.30 on the night, and the grand total is still being added to.  Thank you to Colin for organising the event and Debs for the super food!  The auction for Matt's smelly, unusable size 9 trainers, raised £100!

Keep looking in from time to time for updates on the total raised..........

The FINISH!!!

12:20 approx.

Matty Hit the Finish Line at Land's End!!!!  YEEEEEE  HAAAAAAA

more later...we are in Bristol on the way home.....................

We finally got back around 10:30 ish in the evening....travel weary...........and very quiet....

It's a strange feeling when something that you've planned for for months, and Matt's trained for and gone through the pain of achieving, suddenly comes to an end.  Relief, certainly, HE'S DONE IT!!  But tinged, for me anyway, with a little sadness.....it's all over, no  more routine, no more getting MM breakfast in bed, easing his aching muscles (for that he will be eternally grateful I'm sure!)...hopping from one layby to the next...........hey but WHAT an acheivement.

Corinne and Jan and David (Matt's brothers' father-in-law, were there to see him get his final 'stamp' on his transit verification form......to prove he'd done it.  A proud moment. 

We've met many people along the way, from the cyclists, also doing the same journey (for all different reasons) to the people in lay-bys offering money .....to the people who have very kindly opened their homes to us......if I've forgotton to mention anyone's name, please forgive me.  Our heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every one of you.  For you too, have helped Matty on his way.  The baths and warm beds kept him going.  We can't thank you enough.  And also thank you to EVERYONE who has donated, or will donate, to the 'cause'.  A truly great achievement for Matt, but let's not forget why he went through this pain (and pain it certainly was).  Let's help him once more;  to raise lots of money for the three charities that helped Chris Taaffe and saved his life.

Our blog is at an end.....................but should Matt ever want to do anything like this again, wherever it may be.................count me in!

The last stamp!

Is he going to smile?

YES, he is!

Racing for the line...........

The last night's camp

Monday 13th September - Day's End - Land's End

09:35
We spent a nostalgic last night in the tent with Corinne and Jan.  somehow it seemed like home as we haven't camped since Preston.  MM had run just too far to make our last booked accommodation feasible, so we went for the camping option.  A dry and fairly warm night and not too much condensation.

Matt started his day in the 'traditional' camp way, with breakfast in bed...I do spoil him so !  Porridge and maple syrup. Then on the road and running by about 08:15.  Only 16 miles to go so he is taking it easy.  He's extremely tired now, and still won't relax until he's over that line......

The camp and tent is all packed away....for the final time..............and we are now all off to catch up with speedy and await his appearance at Land's End.  It all seems pretty surreal.  With any luck we should be home some time tonight......

As soon as I get a chance I will upload photos of the finish....YAY!!!!  Rock on Matty Moon...........Run Forest RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday 12th September - The Penultimate Day!

09:30

MM was running at 08:30 this morning. The sun is shining and all bodes well for a good days running.  He had a good calf massage last night and an ice pack on his lower shins. Very stiff this morning, but usually once he starts running things settle down a bit.  Not long to go now..........46 miles to Land's End!

20:20
Sitting in tent with MM, Corrine and Jan drinking wine and having a good old chat about the run!!
Today Matt saw Nigel the one tooth wonder.......who was overwhelmed about what Matt was doing and kept shaking his hands.........Today Matt saw Land's End on the sign post.........Today...we saw the sea for the first time since Scotland............Tomorrow.............Matt will have reached his goal..............

~Ironically......................today there was a charity run by 1,400 bikers, an annual event.  Unfortunately the road was closed for a while because one of them came off and got hurt...................it just brought home the reason why Matt is doing this run..............he had to run past the guy in the road..............please give as much as you can............every little helps...........