Matt is taking on the Nottingham 10K for Framework

Meet Matt Cooke.

He is running for the first time, and he is fundraising for the Framework Charity, one of our amazing charity partners for the Nottingham 10K this year.

Framework is a homeless charity to help people off the streets into safe accommodation, giving them the chance for a better future and a fulfilled life. They are designed to meet the needs of everyone.

Matt loves walking. He has found over the last ten years that being outdoors has a hugely positive impact on his mental health. But he is not a runner.

During Covid, he wanted to do something more than walking to keep fit. Matt and his wife decided to take on the Couch to 5K challenge. They both completed it but Matt has barely ran since.

Recently he has thought of getting back into running for the health benefits. Volunteering in the Robin Hood Half Marathon as an event marshal has motivated Matt to start moving. While volunteering, he was blown away by the determination of the runners. The same day he marshalled, he signed up to the Nottingham 10K.

Matt said, “I have never done anything like this before. It’s all new to me and is going to be a huge challenge”.

Every penny of your donations will go straight to Framework. They can continue to help thousands of people experiencing homelessness every year.

For more information on his story and his donation link, click the link below.