Why we are fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Two for the price of one!
We - David and Sam, Father and Son - are both in training for the 2026 Brighton Marathon.
This will be Sam's first and David's 10th (it's been a while since the last one and even longer since he enjoyed one!). We are both looking forward to the challenge, and to supporting Parkinson's UK.
The cause is close to our hearts as our dear Mum/Grandmother has Parkinson's. Without wishing to be too sentimental (not a family trait!) she is inspirational in the way she keeps going without complaint and has continued to support the family as much as ever.
We are far from the only family affected by the disease - apparently someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes in the UK today. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide is forecast to double to 25 million.
Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that has no cure and gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety.
Parkinson’s UK is actively involved in searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, as well as funding research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.
We are proud to be fundraising for Parkinson's UK and would like to say a massive heartfelt thankyou to our sponsors.
Thank you to our sponsors
£30
Gina Goddard
£22
Steve G
Here’s to a nice day out at the seaside for the Beadles!
£22
Paul Harris
Good luck to the Beadle Boys in Brighton 😎
£50
Lyndon Geear
Great cause and enjoy the day 👍
£25
Kim Connelly
Good luck to you both x
£32
Delphine Paterson
Good luck David and Sam. A great cause, well done.
£53
Steve Torr
Beadles about……
£50
Jeff Boswell
Good luck Team Beadle! Great cause
£50
Geraint & Rachel
Good luck! The fish and chips afterwards will have been well earned.
£32
Lucy And Peter
Good luck, we'll be sending good vibes x
£22
Fiona Mackay
£32
Giulia Calcabrini
Good luck David and Sam! 💪
£50
Kai Stengel
Good luck Dave, I’m sure you’ll still enjoy it.
£32
Damian Hayes
Good luck Dave and Sam! Hope you both have a cracking run. Wishing you the very best.
£50
Adrian Hunt
Go well spreadsheet Dave (& Sam!) The Hunts
£40
Steven & Julia Pairman
Good luck both! Enjoy the race and try to enjoy the training!!
£53
Jane & Warren
Good luck Dave & Sam. Remember, there's no need to run unless someone's chasing you (that's my story anyway). Enjoy!!!
£100
Tim E
Great cause - go for it !
£22
Mark Ellison
Good luck Dave and Sam , have a great run
£28
Adrian Stocks
Good Luck Chaps. Rather you than me. Have fun.
£30
Katy And Charlie
Good luck both of you!
£106
Philip & Rose Beadle
Go Team
£106
Philip & Rose Beadle
Go Team
£53
Steve Evenden
Go Sam & Dave - have an awesome run and a fantastic cause
£22
Dave Leal
Good luck on the "comeback" David and, yes, a great cause!
£50
Roger Beswick
Good luck; wishing you both an injury free journey.
£10
Ian Scott
£100
Peter Allan
Great to see you are doing it together. Best of luck!
£32
Ian
Go Team Beadle
£11
Tom Beadle
£25
Sean Herbert
£32
Iain
Good luck to both of you - a worthy cause.
£22
Niamh Lenihan
£10
Tom Mcgrane
£20
Good luck boys! Amazing charity! Well done x