Budleigh man runs Chicago Marathon for Exmouth suicide bereavement charity

By Will Goddard 11th Oct 2023

Matt Maslen after completing the Chicago Marathon (Pete's Dragons)
Matt Maslen after completing the Chicago Marathon (Pete's Dragons)

A man from Budleigh Salterton took on the Chicago Marathon in the United States to raise money for an Exmouth-based charity on Sunday (8 October).

Matt Maslen has so far raised almost £3,000 for Pete's Dragons, which offers suicide bereavement support.

Fundraiser at Pete's Dragons Lindsey Barry said: "We are so proud of Matt.

"Not only has he run a marathon in America for us, but he also held a quiz night last month which raised hundreds of pounds.

"Matt's determination in raising these funds will ensure we can keep supporting those people in our community that really need it."

To donate via Matt's JustGiving page, click here.

You can find out more about the bereavement services and training Pete's Dragons offers online here

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