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Matt Wells

Run 100km in February 2026

Help me reach my goal of £500

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My target 100 kms

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This February, I will be taking on the incredible challenge of running 100km to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and to help raise awareness of our daughter Roxy’s condition, OEIS complex. Roxy was transferred to GOSH immediately after birth; alongside her complex diagnosis, she was born with a collapsed lung and needed urgent, specialist care. From the very beginning, the NICU at Great Ormond Street was nothing short of extraordinary. The medical team saved Roxy’s life, but they also supported us through the darkest days we’ve ever known with compassion, kindness and unwavering dedication.
Our journey was supported by far more than doctors and nurses. Physiologists, the family liaison team, music therapists, play specialists and even weekly massages helped us survive those overwhelming weeks. We couldn’t stay on the NICU itself, but for six weeks the GOSH Charity provided nearby accommodation so we could be close to Roxy day and night. They also provided meal allowances to support breastfeeding and expressing while we weren’t earning our usual salaries, daily meal vouchers for NICU parents, and weekly coffee mornings—something as simple as a strong coffee and a slice of cake meant the world during such difficult times.
Before Roxy could have her first stage repair, she developed sepsis from a life-saving line that delivered all her nutrition and medication. It was the scariest moment of our journey, but thanks to constant monitoring and the expertise of her doctors, it was caught quickly. Within a week, Roxy was strong enough to undergo major abdominal surgery and begin her OEIS recovery. Soon after, she amazed everyone by breathing independently and was moved to a specialist ward, where—thanks again to the GOSH Charity—one parent could stay with her at all times. On 21st November, Roxy was discharged home. No one expected her home for Christmas, let alone on her daddy’s birthday.
Our journey with GOSH is far from over, and Roxy will need further surgeries and hospital stays, but we know we will always be in the safest, most caring hands. That’s why we want to raise as much money as possible, so GOSH can continue to support children and families like ours for years to come. Thank you, Great Ormond Street, for giving us our incredible, happy, healthy little warrior.

I’m running 100km in February for GOSH Charity! 

I’m challenging myself to run 100km this February to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

Childhood is special. It should be a time of joy, wonder, curiosity and fun. Of making friends, making mistakes, and growing into the adults we become. But it’s also fragile, and sometimes all too brief.

That’s why Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity raises funds to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. For the children from all over the UK who are treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital every day, for children with rare or complex illnesses everywhere, for this generation and all those to come. Because no childhood should be lost to serious illness.

And with every kilometre I run, and every pound raised, we’ll be helping to give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible.

Please help me to achieve my goal by giving whatever you can; no amount is too small to make a difference.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

Matt Ferguson

£50

Tim Sims

Good luck with the run, such a deserving cause

£50

Joseph And Seb

Good luck! Great challenge for an amazing charity xx

£50

Mcbain

£50

Lynne Cooper

Good luck Matt - we know you'll smash it and help others get the support they need. Xxx

£50

Brad & Lucy

We are all behind you Matt!

£50

Lillian Mcritchie And Family

Good luck Mr Wells we are supporting u all the way good luck!!!

£50

Anonymous

£45

Topaz Packer

Well done Matt! What a wonderful thing to do! Lots of love Topaz and Jamie! ❤️☺️💖

£30

Carol Hope

£30

Charlotte Judge

£30

The Bannisters

GO MR WELLS AND GO ROXY!! Wishing you all the best.

£30

Ting Ding

£30

Isaac Florence & Family

£30

Lesley And Paul Davis

Good luck Matt - your little girl is lucky to have you both x

£30

Ian Watkins

£30

Julie Evanson

You will be amazing Matt ❤️

£30

Alice & Oli

You are smashing it, Roxy has an amazing Daddy. Love Alice & Oli x

£30

Bernie And Ian

Way to go Matt! Well done. Xx

£30

Tom Gosbee

Keep those knees high old chap!

£30

The Magdeburg Family

Congratulations on the arrival of Roxy! Sending our best wishes to you and your family for her ongoing progress. Thank you for all you did for Logan, this is just a small way to say thank you for that by giving something back to the people helping your little girl.

£30

Fisk Family

Best of luck - a great cause.

£25

Mr Denney

Keep running Mr Wells! 🏃

£25

Clare Bailey

Run Matt Run!🏃‍♂️ Roxy will be so proud of her awesome Papa! Xx

£25

Ralph Dubber

Your story is very moving, and a reminder of how fragile life can be for some small people. All the help they, and their parents receive can never be overstated. Best wishes Roxy

£25

Steve Wells

Having been part of this as grandparents we know all the challenges that you, Milli & Roxy have faced. GOSH have played an invaluable part in your journey. The hospital and their teams are truly amazing.

£25

The Vernons

£25

From Anya And Lara Owen

£20

Emma Locke

Good luck Matt - you will be amazing! Such a fantastic charity!

£20

Ginette Lomas

Go Matt You’ve got this 🙌🏽

£20

Steve Mills

I’m impressed! Great job Matt!

£20

Amy Selwood

Good luck with all the running, Jacob and Isaac Selwood

£20

Heidi Burniston

£20

The Spiers

Good luck with the run Mr Wells and wishing you all the best for the future!

£20

Sophie Davies

Go Matt 👏🏻

£20

Lizzie Mitchell

All the very best of luck, what an amazing cause to be supporting, from Freya and Finnley Mitchell x

£20

The Hawker

Great effort for a great cause, good luck! Ed, Laura, Sam & Nancy

£20

Sue Baker

Good luck Matt , making your family proud x

£15

Dustin & Maya Chodorowicz

£15

Tim, Katie & Fin

£15

Leyla B

Good luck Matt!! You can do this!!

£15

Ellis, Maya And Family

Good luck Mr Wells! Congratulations on Roxy’s arrival and very best wishes to Roxy and family.

£15

Richard Taaffe

£15

Rob

£15

Liam

£15

Charly Cornell

Amazing! Good luck Matt 🏃🏼‍♂️

£15

Lewis

£15

Sophie Mitchell

£15

Rachael Moorhead

Good luck!

£15

The Dents

Go go go Mr Wells! Alexa, Daf, Seb and Jessa.

£15

Grant Family

Good luck! An amazing challenge for a worthwhile cause! Joey and family

£15

Daisy With Mum And Dad

Good luck! What an incedible cause, run like the wind Mr Wells.

£10

Caroline Bradshaw

Run Forrest run!

£10

Jo Hollingsworth

Good luck, you can do this xx

£10

Charlotte Smith

This is fantastic Matt! Good luck! X

£10

Debbie Wells

Good luck! 🏃🏻‍♂️

£10

Evie & Esme Brown

£10

Heidi

Keep being amazing ♥️

£10

Louise Leach

Beautiful Roxy. Thinking of you all.

£10

Corrie

Good luck with the challenge! You will smash It. Corrie x

£10

Rhian & Luke

£10

Sooriya Dorrell

Well done, Mr Wells!

£5

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