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Matthew Tobin

London Marathon 2025

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I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. I'm running the London Marathon 2025 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound I'm able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs.

Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!

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Wednesday 19th Jun
Do you or anyone you know possess lungs? Then this is the donation page for you!

Hi, I'm Matt Tobin. You might remember me from such previous fundraisers as Dry January 2018 (I lasted a week so that's encouraging) and Movember 2016 (despite already being bearded).

As 8% of the UK population suffer with asthma and around 20% of the UK will have a lung disease diagnosis in their lifetime. Chances are you will know a few people who make up this statistic.

Seeing multiple friends struggle with asthma, as well as having seen the effects of long covid, air pollution and cystic fibrosis, asthma and lung disease is something that affects all of us in some form, especially at the high volume of people affected. 

For anyone who knows me, you will be aware that I am someone who has never particularly taken much care of my body, through either exercise or diet. I am very fortunate to have not suffered from any respiratory diseases, and with that, it is time to give something back and make a difference. I only started running in April so please donate to be in for a chance to watch me ruin myself and question my actions during the process.

As a result, I am running the Race for Life 10k (rival charity, boo!) in St Albans (July), Herts 10k (October), Aintree Half Marathon (February), Liverpool Half Marathon (March) and the London Marathon (April) to raise as much as possible to aid research and fight these awful respiratory conditions.

Whatever you are able to donate, be it large or small, would mean the absolute world. Let's beat this together 💪

For Adrian and Fern Jones, very good family friends of mine who we lost far too soon.

PS Please hit me up if you have any requests or suggestions for my attire for the LM. Go wild but please bear in mind my £5 clothing budget (which may increase should the big bucks roll in)


Thank you to my Sponsors

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Kirsty & Josh

Mega congrats!! It was the best day

£23.10

Rosanna Mckenna

Late to the party but we defo rewound multiple times to watch you cross the line, missed by the chaos of a tripping woman just before you! What a ride that whole hour of watching people crossing the line before we realised you'd already got there was! Serious achievement cousin, hope those legs are recovering well! Rosanna & Wales crew

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Liz Barker

Congratulations Matt you totally smashed it

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Jan Ferris

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John Bamford

Well done Matty ! Amazing stuff

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Jess Bankes

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Mick Daly

Well done Matty!! Fair play

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David Daly

Good luck matty

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Michael Foley

Good luck big boi. Be seeing you on the other side.

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Dermot Tobin

Good luck Matt I'm sure you will do well Dad

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Fiona And Tiago

The best of luck Matty! What a legend!!! Will be shouting for you on the day ❤️

£30

Kate & Andy Francis

Good luck broooi

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Jade Betty

Good Luck Matt

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Gill Thomas

Best of luck Matt. Such an achievement for a very worthy cause! Lots of love Gill, Ian, Adam & Abbie xxxx

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Margarita Mckenna

Good luck Matt :)

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Catriona

What a trooper! I'll be cheering from the sidelines, you've got this, Matt! 🫶🏼

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Diane And Joseph Tobin

What a marvelous thing to do!! No doubt Katie, you will be giving him all of your encouragement!! We are proud of you x

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Oli

Congratulations Matt! What an achievement. Oli and Hells xx

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Lucy Thomas

Not long to go now!!! Keep going🥳🤩

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Jenny Adams

Good Luck Matt, you are supporting a very worthy cause.

£23.10

Jack Karlson

The best of luck, to the runner who runs with courage in his mind and pride in his heart, I'll see you on the finish line for a succulent chinese meal

£23.10

Jamie Manning

Go on tobin lad just think of the cold beer after

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Katie Thomas

You can do it!! Go out and smash it 💪🏼

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Stuart Haydock

Best of luck Matt, keep going !

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Sally Morgan

Good luck, Matt!

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Alison Everest

Good luck Matt!

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Brian S

Go Matt!! Long time ago, but I remember it's only the last 20 miles that are difficult!

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Staci Pipkin

Good luck Matt!

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Anonymous

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Pembe Sari

Good Luck Matt! x

£23.10

Isha

£15

Gail Wright

Hi Matt, Good luck, I admire anybody who runs this, Gail

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Giles Medd

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Anonymous

Your smashing your training Matt well done Keep up the great work Not long till you can say - have I ever told you about the time I ran a marathon ;) every single day, to anyone that will listen :) From the Jones family! :)

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John Bamford

Well done Matty !!

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John Mckenna

Thasth ma marathon man! Go go Matt.!!

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Meghan Jones

Well done Matt, Keep up the hard work!! 🏃🏻 🥇

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Rosie Chalker

Good luck Matt! You’re doing an awesome challenge for a great cause - you’re going to smash it! From Rosie & Matt xx

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Karen Thomas

Good luck with the full Marathon!! Keep on running!!

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George Bates

Good luck mate. Sure you will smash it!

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Brad

Smashing it!

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Soph

An inspiration to us all!! Well done Vlad the Inhaler xx

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Sarah Deane

Cheering you on from Oz!!

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