Sheffield chocolate lover gives up his favourite treat to raise money for charity

But chocoholic Matthew Hamilton, who lives in Darnall, has decided that March will be the month that he gives up his favourite treat!

And already his campaign to give up chocolate bars for a whole month has raised a fantastic £200 for South Yorkshire youth homelessness charity Roundabout.

“I’ve been amazed by the response up to now,” said Matthew, who is a finance assistant with the charity.

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“I’d seen other people giving up things to raise money for good causes and thought that would be a good way to support Roundabout.

“I do eat quite a lot of chocolate - I have to admit that’s it’s usually a daily thing but I’m sure I can do it.

“The first day wasn’t too bad but I think that by day 20 it might be getting a bit more difficult.”

To support Matthew, visit his fundraising Facebook page at www.facebook.com/donate/690048838358432/

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