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An inspirational man
Good afternoon and a warm
welcome to both sets of
supporters for the visit of Bolton
Wanderers today.
So far this season life in the
Championship has been tough
for both clubs. It may be early
days but you can guarantee both
teams will want a victory, picking
up those three vital points to
kick-start their Championship
campaigns.
Now the bad news is out of
the way let me tell you about an
inspirational man who is literally
going that extra mile.
Two years ago I received an
email from a gentleman called
Martin Hywood. Martin is a Leeds
fan who loves his team, loves the
club and is so passionate that
he travels regularly to games
from his hometown; Aylesbury in
Buckinghamshire.
You’re probably thinking that’s
regular for most fans of this club
but for Martin the journey is
tougher than most. He suffers
from Muscular Dystrophy – but
this does not stop him seeing a
game regularly.
Since I received that email
two years ago Martin has
contributed a number of articles
to RITGK, made numerous radio
appearances, attended the
Houses of Parliament... the list
goes on and on. He’s now a Target
MD ambassador and today he
is putting the fans’ motto into
practice by Marching on Together
with fellow Leeds fans walking a
mile for muscles before today’s
game.
Walking a mile is a BIG challenge
for Martin and after speaking to
him at great length about this
over the last few months I know
how much this is his ambition.
Today is the day when I’m sure his
goal will be achieved.
Hopefully, Martin, you are sat
in your seat in the East Stand
reading this. I want you to know
how proud I and your fellow
supporters are of you. I’ve seen
you grow from sending me
your first article, which you had
reservations about publishing, to
now working as an ambassador
for the charity raising money to
identify a cure.
I hope you enjoy today’s game
and see us finally up the table.
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@RITGK and like our Facebook
page.
Matthew McKeith
www.rightinthegarykellys.com
“For Martin Hywood the
journey is tougher than most.
He suffers from Muscular
Dystrophy – but this does
not stop him seeing a game
regularly”
From the MAKERS OF
THE website named
in tribute to a LEEDS
legend, MUSINGS
AIMING TO STRIKE
WHERE IT HURTS...
n Martin Hywood:
his Muscular
Dystrophy means
Marching on
Together is a real
challenge.