<div><strong><em>Hello, I’m Russ</em></strong>.
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<div>I’ve shared many years of laughter, teamwork, and mutual respect with Matt Gallagher in our professional lives, so when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in October 2023, I felt compelled to act. Despite the news, Matt’s first instinct was not despair, it was to help others. Driven by his fierce optimism and deep sense of community, he founded the Matt Gallagher Foundation to support people living with MND across the Midlands
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<div><strong>Why This Foundation Means So Much to Me</strong>
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<div>Through our years working together, I’ve seen Matt’s integrity and kindness in action. It was no surprise when he channeled his own health crisis into an initiative that brings immediate, practical support to families coping with MND. The Foundation's mission isn’t about distant cures; it’s about making a difference today, helping individuals with mobility aids, stairlift installations, accessible adaptations, even granting “dream holidays” to create precious family memories.
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<div>One particularly compelling fact: the West Midlands, one of the UK’s largest health regions, has just three specialist MND nurses. The Foundation is determined to change that by fundraising to provide permanent specialist nursing support where it’s urgently needed most.
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<div><strong>The Challenges I’m Taking On: Two Epic Cycling Feats</strong>
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<li><strong>—London to Brighton , September 14,2025:</strong> I’ll be cycling  a total of 55 miles, through  the Surrey countryside  and onto the challenge of climbing up to the top of Ditchling Beacon in Sussex, before heading eastwards into Brighton.  This is not just a challenge; it’s a celebration of endurance, community, and vibrant life with fellow charity fundraisers. 
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<li><strong>Then five weeks later, Chile &amp; Argentina: </strong>Embarking on a cross-continental ride through breathtaking landscapes, from Andean peaks to patagonian plains, this journey isn’t just about terrain; it’s about transcending boundaries in support of a cause that means so much.
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<div><strong>How You Can Make a Difference</strong>
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<div>Your contributions will go directly toward enhancing the lives of those affected by MND in real-time, whether by funding essential equipment, granting respite support, or empowering families to make unforgettable memories together.
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<li>Every £1 brings hope. Every mile brings awareness.
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<li>I’ll keep you posted every step of the way with updates on training, our ride to Brighton , and my journey in South America.
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<li>Please share this campaign. Your voice matters.
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