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Matt’s Rome run completes 2,000k odyssey for charity

AT THE end of 2013 Matt Cordas set New Year with his friend and work
himself the long term challenge of colleague Jordan Toomer.
running a minimum of 5.64km every Matt said: “Last January was
day in 2014 in aid of St James’ tough knowing there were 11
Place Foundation totalling over months to go. But the support from
2,000 kilometres. colleagues and friends, and most of
This represents the distance from all my family, inspired me.”
Cirencester, where Matt works for With match funding from St
St James’ Place financial services, to James’ Place and Gift Aid, Matt’s
the Eternal City. total is £12,000
On 31 December 2014 Matt, from After a brief rest Matt is now
Lydiard Millicent, made his final back in training to tackle the 2015
run in Rome before celebrating the London Marathon.
Go mad in March to welcome Mother’s Day

THE countdown is on for the old son while husband, Andrew, and
8th Mad March Hare in aid of 5 year old daughter, Jessica will
Breakthrough Breast Cancer on follow on.
Sunday 15 March. She said: “I ran the route with
The fun walk/run/jog event over James last year and it sparked a
a 5k or 10k course around West real passion for running in him.
Swindon and through Lydiard Park He’s now the youngest member of
welcomes people of all ages and his school’s running club and has
abilities to get out and enjoy taking run in other local events.”
exercise. Paula Watkins was struck by the
Individuals, families and groups of organisation of the day and the
friends and work colleagues all turn support team of volunteers serving
out in great flamboyance to take much needed refreshments.
part. Dogs are also welcome with To take part or volunteer to
well behaved owners. help at the event, register at
Lorraine Fleming, a family support madmarchhare.org.uk, email: Matt marking his colossal achievement outside one of Rome’s
worker from North Swindon plans [email protected] or call iconic sights with the January Link
to run the 5k route with her 8 year 0845 6808064.

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