Luke's mission for Parkinson’s
In May 2026 I will be taking on my first marathon, and it's one that's been on my bucket list - the Leeds Marathon. I will be running in aid of Parkinson's UK, because my dad has been diagnosed with Parkinson's... and I intend to go about it the way Kevin Sinfield has with MND, letting him know he won't suffer on his own and raise the profile as much as possible.
Parkinson’s is a condition that affects the brain, causing a wide range of symptoms... including tremors & stiffness/rigidity which sadly gets worse through time.
Treatment includes medication (which slows down progress), and therapy for movements. However there's no cure for Parkinson’s, and I believe (with the necessary support) we can raise as much awareness as possible to help find and fund a cure for Parkinson’s.
That’s why I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK.
My updates
3 months down, 3 months left
Saturday 7th Feb
Physical training and word of thanks
Sunday 31st Aug Even though it is over 8 months until the event itself, I intend to start training w/c 10th November (allowing myself 6 months to be ready for race day).Thank you to my sponsors
£15
Jordan Pilling
£11.33
Julie Zdrenka
Good luck Luke
£5
David Briers
Good Luck Luke
£20
Paul Mullarkey
Best of luck with the marathon Luke, it's for a great cause and I know you'll smash it 👊
£30
Laura
Good luck Luke 🏃🏃
£7.50
Vicky Johnson
Good Luck Luke You will smash it 🫶🏼
£20
John Foster
Good luck buddy!
£10
Catherine Unsworth
Amazing achievement Luke! Well done!
£16.56
Mark Thomas
Good luck Luke!
£11.33
Proud of what you're doing mate. Keep it up and good luck!!🤞🏻 Jordy & Robyn