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Matthew Clarke
3  year  Mo Bro
platinum club

£3,709

Target: £5,000
raised £3,878 since 2017
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Mental health and suicide prevention

Over the years, I’ve seen too many men delay asking for help, and by the time they do, the damage is often much greater. Whether it’s related to physical illness or mental health, men often choose to struggle in silence rather than reaching out for support. The stigma surrounding vulnerability—especially when it comes to mental health—continues to persist, and it’s costing lives.

We live in a world where men are conditioned to "tough it out" or "stay strong," but this attitude only serves to distance us from the people and resources that can help. The reality is, we all face challenges—whether they come in the form of stress, anxiety, depression, or even life-threatening illnesses like prostate and testicular cancer. We need to normalize seeking help, whether it’s from a friend, family member, or professional, and the earlier we open up, the better our chances are of finding a solution or gaining the support we need.

For me, running 30 marathons in 30 days is more than just an endurance challenge. It’s a symbol of perseverance, of pushing through when things get tough, but more importantly, it’s a way to open a conversation about men’s health. I’m doing this for Movember because their work goes beyond awareness; they are actively funding groundbreaking research and support programs aimed at reducing the number of men who die prematurely from cancer, mental health issues, and suicide. By raising funds for Movember, I’m helping to support this cause, and I’m encouraging others to think about their own health and the health of the men they care about.

This challenge is about more than just covering miles—it’s about spreading a message that we don’t have to do life alone. Whether you're struggling with a physical ailment or battling with mental health, there's always help available if you're willing to ask for it. It's time for men to stop feeling like they must suffer in silence. It’s okay to be vulnerable, to admit that we’re not okay, and to reach out for support. It’s okay to ask for help.

Movember has always been about making conversations about men’s health more visible, and this challenge is my way of contributing to that mission. Every marathon I run is dedicated to the men who felt like they couldn’t ask for help – and to the future where no man feels that way again. I’m running for change, for awareness, and for all the men out there who are struggling in silence. Let’s break the stigma, together.

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How I'm
getting involved
Aki Mo Bros
Team captain Matthew Clarke
£4,021 Team funds raised
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405 of 1266 kilometres
running
405.09 kilometres
Aiming to run a full marathon per day in November
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1 hour(s) ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Week One Update!!

Blimey. One week down already. Three to go. We already have some exceptional people and teams shooting up the fundraising charts...

Top Teams
1. Trowbridge Rugby Club - £7,569.48
2. Bangers & Tash Endurance Crew - £6,791.00
3. 7in7 with Izaak and Josh - £6,332.70

Top Individuals
1. Josh Ellwood - £4,718.20
2. Matthew Clarke - £3,709.20
3. FITISM Bakewell - £3,216.60

Check out the full leaderboards to the left!

1 hour(s) ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Week One Update!!

Blimey. One week down already. Three to go. We already have some exceptional people and teams shooting up the fundraising charts...

Top Teams
1. Trowbridge Rugby Club - £7,569.48
2. Bangers & Tash Endurance Crew - £6,791.00
3. 7in7 with Izaak and Josh - £6,332.70

Top Individuals
1. Josh Ellwood - £4,718.20
2. Matthew Clarke - £3,709.20
3. FITISM Bakewell - £3,216.60

Check out the full leaderboards to the left!

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8 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Ria Hill
£15
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Ria Hill
£15
9 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Michael D Cusdin
£23

Great cause and challenge

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Michael D Cusdin
£23

Great cause and challenge

10 hour(s) ago
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Danielle Copeland
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Danielle Copeland
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16 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Sarah Bloomfield
£30

This is an incredible challenge and for such a worth cause. We are all really proud of you and admire your determination. Love Sarah, Sy, Cam and Gigi xx

16 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Sarah Bloomfield
£30

This is an incredible challenge and for such a worth cause. We are all really proud of you and admire your determination. Love Sarah, Sy, Cam and Gigi xx

19 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Cliff Bowe
£23

Good luck Clarkey

19 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Cliff Bowe
£23

Good luck Clarkey

19 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Lucy Johnson
£25

Kia kaha mate! Looking strong day 6, keep up the good work. The Johnsons

19 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Lucy Johnson
£25

Kia kaha mate! Looking strong day 6, keep up the good work. The Johnsons

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1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Pistol Vultures
£200

Clarke, you are an inspiration to us all.

Your team mates and brothers from the RAF Vultures have been doing some fund raising. We hope this money helps you hit your target goal, in support of an amazing charitie.

Stay strong, we all at RAF Vultures wish you the best of luck.

Lots of love
RAF Vultures xx

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Pistol Vultures
£200

Clarke, you are an inspiration to us all.

Your team mates and brothers from the RAF Vultures have been doing some fund raising. We hope this money helps you hit your target goal, in support of an amazing charitie.

Stay strong, we all at RAF Vultures wish you the best of luck.

Lots of love
RAF Vultures xx

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I ran 42.23 km05:50:14

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1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£25
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Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£25
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Chris Randall
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an anonymous supporter
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I walked .03 km00:44:00

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Kirsty Hampton
£10

Keep going !

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I ran 42.26 km05:35:54

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Tanya Cross
£23

Amazing cause and fair play for this challenge! Absolutely AMAZING!! Hope to join on run next week :)

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Michael Hard
£10

Great effort pal. Keep it going.

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Jo Vivian (Aki Gals Run Club)
£23

Amazing effort! We’ll join you along the way

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Kevin Skinner
£47

Well done Matthew, incredible challenge.

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Suzanne Taylor
£32

Well done a fantastic way to raise awareness of men’s mental health issues

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Kenny Leitch
£32

Good luck mate

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Stuart Viveash
£32

Good luck from OIC CWD

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Adrienne Clarke
£47

Good luck from Paul and Adrienne

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Leanna Dorsett
£50
6 day(s) ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Twas the night before Movember, when all through the land,
Not a whisker was stirring, not one single strand.
The razors were readied by the sink with care,
In hopes that a smooth-to-be face would soon be there.
The Mo Bros and Sisters were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of Mo glory ran through their heads.

Yes folks, the hairiest month of the year begins TOMORROW!!

Hopefully all the plans for your team’s campaigns are in place, and if not – there is still time to recruit, make plans and build hype. Last year the sports challenge made a serious impact, and we’re gonna do it all again this year.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN MOVEMBER 2024!

Previous year's posts
47 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Congratulations to our UK Sport Challenge winners! The top fundraising Mo Legends are as follows...

Individuals

1 Simon Davidson £13,732
2 Andrew Kirk £6,964
3 Reghan Tumilty £5,605

Teams

1 Farnham RUFC £36,100
2 Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics £15,653
3 Ironsideburns £14,531

A huge thank you to the whole community that raised over £800,000 for men's health this year.

48 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

ALERT!

The month is over, thank you for all your hard work raising funds and awareness for men’s health. We’re so proud of the 100,000 people who signed up in the UK to change the face of men’s health BUT we are not quite done. At 10pm on Monday 11 December, we take our final snap shot of this challenge leader board, and recognise the top 3 teams and individuals at our Mo Awards. So it’s not too late to get the final donations in. The top 3 at the time of writing are:

Teams

1. Farnham RUFC - £36,055.97
2. Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics - £15,458.49
3. Ironsideburns - £14,361.38

Individuals

1. Simon Davidson - £13,712.04
2. Andrew Kirk - £6,964.97
3. Reghan Tumilty - £5,605.12

49 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

We made it! Well done and thank you to the amazing community for all your support. Now to round up those final donations and say thanks to your crew. Have fun, do good, and make a difference. Remember you’ve still got time to donate before we crown the winners on December 11th.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £34,356
2. Ironsideburns - £13,066
3. Team Brid & Boro - £11,385

Top Sports Individuals
1. Reghan Tumilty - £5,435
2. Tom McClure - £4,877.21
3. Ben Haldon - £4,861

As one last favour, would you mind sharing a little bit about your Movember experience to help future Mo’s through this link? https://shoutout.movember.com/

50 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Heading into the home stretch, the moustaches are looking strong, our Movers’ legs are starting to tire, and our Hosters are getting ready to celebrate the end of the month.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £28,509
2. Team Brid & Boro - £8,067
3. The 3..2..1..Bro Iron Mo(ron) - £7,924

Top Sports Individuals
1. Ben Haldon - £4,861
2. Richard Smith - £3,460
3. Simon Davidson - £3,153

51 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

We’ve reached the halfway point, and here are the heroes at the top of the pile so far. Still a long way to go! Keep an eye out for the matched donations. Thank you for everything so far.

Top 3 Teams

1. Farnham RUFC £27,461
2. 321 Bro Iron Mo £7,324
3. Team Brid & Boro £7,272

Top 3 Individuals

1. Charlie Thompson £2,630
2. Simon Davidson £2,585
3. Ollie Rance £2,575

52 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

One week down. Already we have some exceptional people from our Mo Community shooting up the fundraising charts, as well as some early starters.

Top Sports Teams

1. Farnham RUFC - £10,658
2. The 3..2..1..Bro Iron Mo(ron) - £6,899
3. Currie Chieftains - £4,642

Top Sports Individuals

1. Ollie Rance - £1,580
2. Callum Paterson - £1,515
3. Ryan Wilson - £1,338

53 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Welcome to Movember 2023 Sports Mos. Who will come out on top? Shave down, get Moving and make a difference. Whatever you do, whatever you raise. It makes a difference.

55 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

The Mo is Calling.
Check out the UK Sports Network Challenge to see how you measure up against your fellow sporting Mos across the country. We will be recognising the top 20 fundraising teams and individuals when we hit December, and we'll provide weekly updates in the hairy month as well.
Now is the time to spread the word and get as many people signed up as possible. Mo for it.
Mo HQ

105 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

It begins. For those about to Mo - however you're doing it - we salute you. Keep an eye on the UK Sports leader board. The top 20 teams and individuals will be immortalised in Movember folklore (along with some tangible rewards). It's not too late to sign up so keep growing your team and let's change the face of men's health.

107 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

2 Weeks to Mo! Welcome to the Movember UK Sports challenge. The top 20 fundraising teams will receive special recognition of their achievements at our Mo Awards and beyond, with your team's name etched into the Movember annals of history. Share your team page and grow your posse of Mo Bros & Mo Sisters. It's the best way to grow your fundraising total. If you need tips, advice and help, email oswin@movember.com. Let's do this.

152 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Remember you have until Thursday 9th December at 10pm to get those final donations in and bump your way up that Sports Challenge leaderboard. Thank you for being a part of an amazing Movember campaign.... please watch!

155 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

It's mid-month and the Mos are coming through strong. Farnham RUFC lead the way in the Sports Challenge fundraising leaderboard as I write, but where do you feature?

Don't forget to thank your donors and give potential donors an extra incentive to donate; an example of a Movember funded project, a special thanks from you, or simply because of the terrible itch your moustache is giving you. Thanks sporting Mos, we are over £200,000 raised and going strong!

157 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Good afternoon sports fans and happy Movember 1st!

Whether you are growing, running, cycling, lifting or doing something completely different to raise funds and awareness, best of luck!

Share this video and your motivation for taking part.

Grow your Mo, grow your team and have fun doing good.

158 Week(s) Ago
Movember UK Sport Challenge

Why do you Mo? Bristol Uni football team are taking part in Movember in memory of a teammate. Share your motivations with your network and build your team for the campaign. Click the share buttons on your team page and spread the word.

365 Week(s) Ago
Matthew Clarke

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