Thanks for taking the time to read this story. Matt is the loving husband to Jo and the most wonderful dad to Seb, who is 11. Please look at these happy photos and read Matt's story. We are looking to raise funds to get Matt the best treatment, most likely from the USA. The NHS can offer no viable option for Matt. We are his family and friends and we are determined to get Matt what he deserves. He is the most wonderful husband, dad, son, brother, uncle and dear friend. Everyone who has met Matt, loves him, as you can see from many of the comments on here.

Matt is just 42. A year ago he was running marathons. This year he faces his greatest challenge. Matt has been diagnosed with advanced Oesophageal cancer. It has spread to his lymph nodes and liver. Matt’s only current viable long term option is treatment from America where he can access the latest clinical advances. Matt is now undergoing treatment at Christie's with drugs that are from America. This is only possible because of the money raised so far. The cost of his treatment is estimated to be in the region of £200,000 to £300,000.

We are desperate to give Matt ongoing treatment and offer him a long term solution that is just not available to us in the UK.

All we are asking for is a chance, he wants to win this battle and we have to find a way to fund the treatment. Matt is so positively upbeat and determined to beat the odds, and as his family and friends, we are undertaking every possible option to fund his treatment. Ultimately we know we will need the kindness and generosity of strangers to help reach the target.

To all those who know or know of Matt, please can you find a way to help us.

Can you afford to spare £5 or £10? To all our friends in the running community, would you run a race and fund raise for Matt. Could you organise a charity night and donate to Matt’s fund? We are looking at any way we can to raise money.

We would be delighted if you would get involved, and e mail us with your ideas.

We have set up this crowd funding page in order to raise as much as we can as quickly as we can. Please share this on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc and help us to get Matt the best treatment possible. We need people to read Matt’s story and help Matt in his battle. Millions of hands will make light work and give Matt the boost to carry on with his big life challenge.

All money raised is paid directly to Matt and Jo's fundraising account. Karen Lounds and Michelle Bebbington are supporting Matt and Jo to administer the scheme.

Thanks for taking the time to read.