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Matt's First Mara

By Matt Calleja

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I'm raising funds for people living with dementia and their loved ones!

I'll be running the Canberra Marathon on April 16 for a personal challenge, but also to raise money for people living with dementia. 

In late 2019, I ran a 10k to raise money for Dementia Australia after my Nanna had just passed away. It was when I finished that race that the idea of running a marathon landed, so it has been on my mind for the last 3.5 years… In that time, my other Nanna has also been suffering the effects of Dementia as well.

I’ve often found it a hard thing to understand over the years. There is also nothing worse than spending time with someone you love that at times has no idea who they’re looking back at. But it makes you appreciate the good times you do have twice as much.

So I’m running for my Nannas, those suffering Dementia and their family and friends. My parents will be doing the same in their own 15km walk on the day. Money raised will go towards medical and social research, as well as support services like counselling, support groups and education.
I am grateful for the support over the years. If you would like to donate, no matter how big or small, it would be greatly appreciated. 

Now time to run a marathon...

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Thank you to my Supporters

$21.10

Leanne Murray

Well done Matt!

$31.65

Jared Deep

You’re a weapon!! Well done mate

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Bradley L

Very good cause, love you always my bro

$31.65

Chris Edwards

Well done Mate.

$105.50

Fiona Finegan

well done matt from oog and fiona

$31.65

Anonymous

Keep up the good work brother

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Thomas Vella

🏦

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Freya

Woohoo!

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Holly Schlede

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Evan

Expecting a goosey after each km.

$100

Sarah Buxton

Lever St is cheering you on ✊🏼✊🏼

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Maddie Missikos

Good luck Matt!

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Danielle Felice

$50

Jake Oliveira

Lets gooo

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Julie Davis

Well done Matthew. Hopefully, your efforts will help to find a cure or better treatment for this horrible illness.

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Zara C

Good Luck Matt! Such a great cause 🏃🏻

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Anonymous

Best of luck Matt!

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Fiona Patchett

Well done Matt…just keep running!

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Mel And Mick Azzopardi

Great cause and best of luck x

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Andrea Panteli

All the best Calleja's .

$52.75

Bill And Tessie Calleja

Good luck Matt 💙

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Nina Spiteri

Good luck Matthew. What a wonderful cause

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Debbie Cucciardi

All the best Matt 💙

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Kristina Hatzigeorgiou

All the very best Matt, such a worthy cause xx

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Miriam Baldacchino

Well done Matt…Good luck ❤️

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Dad, Mum, Josh And Kaylee

Such a worthy cause so close to our hearts . We are all so proud of you. Good luck but know you have got this in the bag. 💞

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Maddie Litchfield

Good luck!

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Leah Farrell

Best of luck Matt. No doubt the hard work and effort will pay off. Great cause

$105.50

Ann Millward

Well done, Matt, good luck!

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Louise Richardson

Great cause Matt. All the best!

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Vickianne Burke

All the best Matt. A great cause!

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Melissa Mcguinness

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Cris Kendall

Go Matt!

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Melanie Vella

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Matt Davis

Keep leading from the front 🫡

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Lucas Donovan

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Ryan Stibbard

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Trist Clan

Both Nanna’s would be so proud of you and your efforts. You’ve got this🏃‍♂️

$50

Debbie Oliveira

Good luck Matt💙

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Brandan Deep

$100

Shannon Murray

Amazing! Dementia doesn’t get enough publicity or funding on how much it affects the person and their loved ones!

$5.28

Patrick Dunn

You’re a legend habibi, dementia’s such a hard thing to go through as a family so hope you guys are doing ok

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Matt Calleja