Ray Matthews on Saturday July 2, 2016 starts his 75 Marathons in 75 Days Challenge. Did I mention he is 75 years old? This phenomenal Ultra Runner only started running at 60 years old and he strives for a challenge that will take him to the edge. This World Record Challenge is to raise £75,000 for a soft playground for Newman School in Rotherham where some of the students have physical limitations. www.donateplayground.uk Find out more at www.rwrr.co.uk
I’m supporting Ray on this challenge because I think what he’s doing is not only a stand against ageism but incredibly inspiring plus the fact I’ve met him and he’s a really decent bloke!
Please consider sponsoring one of his Marathons for £100 if you are a business or donating a few quid if you are inspired by his efforts. Thank you xxxx
PS: Once again I’ve been maxxed out with work, commuting and training at the gym during the week and park runs and long distance walking at weekend (plus any volunteer work I do) so do apologize for lack of recipes BUT I’m taking it down a notch today to find sometime to re-create some new wartime recipes and update my blog so please check back over the weekend.
PPS: I would really appreciate it if you could share this post on your Facebook wall or by e-mail, Twitter or any of the social media buttons I have listed below. Getting the word out about Rays challenge and fundraising efforts would be amazing.
How did Mr Matthews get on in the end, Carolyn – was his fundraising successful?
Discovered this link – nice to see his idea come to fruition:
https://web.sheffieldlive.org/tag/newman-school/
Yes very much so, I even filmed him a little setting off on one of his runs. Every single day that man ran a marathon…to achieve that he has to be a super conditioned athlete especially at 75! Lovely man too xxx oo I see you found a link about the money for the playground. It was an amazing thing he did xxxx