My name is Matthew, I will be running 12 half marathons in 12 months to help raise money for Stamp Out Spiking.

I will be starting in January 2025 and finishing in December 2025. I will be dressing up in a skunk outfit for all of the half marathons.

Why?

I was sitting with a group of friends one day and listening to a conversation that sparked the most unsettling feeling. I was listening to them talk about how they had been spiked on multiple nights out like it was normal. It was a horrible feeling listening to how people have to feel on edge because of the fear of being spiked, instead of enjoying life.

Countless people have been taken advantage of because they feel safe when they are the target of this horrible crime. Someone very close to my heart unfortunately got spiked one night and was sexually assaulted. However, they have not let this horrible act take over their life. I’m very proud of them; they inspired me to try and help support (Stamp Out Spiking) to raise awareness and prevent innocent people from getting spiked.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much.

More information about Stamp Out Spiking: We exist for the prevention and reduction of the criminal act of spiking. We advance public education on spiking through the provision of awareness materials; and through advancing the education of the emergency services and law enforcement by delivering spiking awareness training.