Fast Ferrys

Belfast Marathon - 2024

World Parkinson's Day update from Vicky

In September I started doing a weekly 5k with my friend Euan. He loves running and it was a good opportunity to improve my fitness while making sure we had time to catch up every week. Each week the distances got longer and I decided (with zero evidence) I could run a marathon. 

This has been one of the most challenging things I’ve ever experienced and much more difficult than I had ever anticipated. I’ve been so overwhelmed by everyone’s support. It’s really helped carry me through the long runs after a full days teaching.

Thank for you all for your continued support and your generosity, it’s meant the world to us all as we work towards raising as much money as possible and (hopefully) making it to the finish line come marathon day! 

Vicky

Injury update from Rebekah

Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has kindly donated.

All was going to plan for my training until four weeks ago when I sprained my ankle. Two weeks later I was told it was potentially 'broken' (it seems to be an injury which has divided many doctors and specialists as to whether it is an extra bone or a fracture!) Regardless, I am now weaned off the crutches and the boot, but still not back to running just yet.

Before my injury, running was a significant part of my routine - sometimes with friends, sometimes as a means of stress relief. I’m currently studying for actuarial exams that start next week so not being able to run has been mentally challenging.
 
Having the Belfast marathon relay with my family to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s UK has been a great motivator. It's encouraged me to prioritise resting my foot and ankle so I can hopefully be recovered enough to take part and helped provide a bit of joy despite my upcoming exams! 

I'm optimistic about returning to running in the coming weeks and taking part on the day. After all, I am the one known for putting the "Fast" in Ferrys!!

Thank you so much!

Wow. We have been humbled and overwhelmed by your generosity and encouragement! 

Given we have exceeded our original target twice over in the first few days (!!!) we have increased it slightly. 

Thank you again for donating to this worthwhile cause and supporting Fast Ferry's! We are  training hard to live up to our name on the day.

Why we are fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two more people are diagnosed.

There are over 40 symptoms. Tremor. Pain. Anxiety. Everyone’s experience is different. And there’s no cure. Yet

One of these people is Carol Ferry, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's almost 20 years ago with a young family of three children under 10 years old. The Ferry family have seen first-hand the debilitating impacts of this condition, but also what research can do. Carol has got her life back following life-changing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery in 2022. She is now able to enjoy dinners with friends and travel abroad; things that were a challenge or impossible before her surgery. 

This is a cause really close to our hearts, which is why we're taking on the Belfast marathon! Vicky (Carol's niece) is taking on the full thing, with a relay team of Sarah and Rebekah (Carol's daughters), and El, Max and Ed (close family) also running on the day. 

We have seen the impact research breakthroughs can make. With your help we can fund better care, drive more research breakthroughs and one day find a cure. We would be very appreciative of any donations (big or small) towards this worthwhile cause. 

Together we can find a cure.

Thank you to our sponsors

£5

Emily H

Well Done!!

£20

Catriona Scott

Well done Rebekah & team!

£5

Katie Watson

£20

Anisha Charania

Congratulations on completing and well done on all your fundraising

£20

Bernadette Urtz

Congratulations, Vicky!

£5

Pauline

Well done Elen! x

£10

Bavni T

You go girls!!!

£30

Annie Clarke

Well done to you all. Aunty Ruth and Sandra

£100

David Mccullough

Well done Fast Ferrys

£10

Alex Philp

£40

Noel & Margaret

Well done to the team!

£20

Glenda Cullinane

Well done Vicky xx

£20

Mwi

You ⭐

£30

Claire Burnside

£20

Ben Candlin

Well done!!! What a crazy achievement!

£20

Frank And Beryl Dobbs

Hope the ankle healing goes well. Good luck for the event. Well done

£20

Maya And Charlie Beattie

£20

Gary Bazrd

£20

Nicola Lovejoy-mellonie

Well done Ed and Vicky

£10

Claire Mccormack

Go on Vickyyyyy!!!! What an amazing achievement not just today but all of those hard training runs 💖

£25

Paul Farrell

Well done Sarah and Max. Great effort and special cause.

£20

Diane Mitchell

Hope all went to plan today . Well done

£20

Rebecca Lay

£20

Danielle & Michael

Well done Vicky!!

£20

Nicky Morton

£50

Jason & Andriea Ferry

All the best today! Great stuff 👍🏻

£20

Nikki Gillan

£20

Luke Baldrick

£15

Roisin D-n

Go on Vicky!! I’m sure you’ll smash it

£30

Amelia Wainwright

You incredible humans, much love, and all the bestest luck for tomorrow!!!

£10

Kate Powell

Best of luck gal! The pint at the end will be beautiful x

£10

Helen Mcg And Family

Good luck!

£40

Derek And Rae Scott

Good luck tomorrow

£20

Jonathan Carlisle

£30

Cat Somerville

Good luck!!! Xxx

£30

Peter & Frances Bell

Have a great run!

£10

Harry Long

£30

Timothy, Ciara And Baby Thomas

Good luck 🏃‍♀️

£10

Simon Stevenson

£20

Diane Mcclements

Good luck Vicky

£20

Matthew Kingston

£20

Emma Magee

Well done Elen 💖

£20

Robin And Lois Ferry

£12

Rae Kelly

£20

Benjamin Mitchell

You can do it!

£50

Cooper Maxwell

Good luck on the race!

£10

Alison Bonner

Good luck Vicky!! You’ll smash it 🩷

£10

V Morrison

Good luck to you all!

£50

Mervyn And Rhona Gordon

Great cause

£15

Joris Calvet

Run Forest, Run

£15

Ruben Lisboa Lopez

If you hit a wall, just remember: stop, collect yourself and have a pint of Guinness ;)

£20

Jane Dickinson

Such a good cause! Best of luck, Vicky. You'll smash it! Your new watch will guarantee it! Lots of love, Jane xx

£20

Nicola

£10

Eleanor Whitham

Good luck stunna

£20

Granny Helen

£30

Julie And David Mcclelland

Great cause 👏

£50

Ian & Diana Rudd

Good luck.

£5

Jess

Smash it!!!! ✨✨

£30

Karen

Good luck! You'll smash it!

£10

Steven B

All the best for this chick, you'll smash it 😁

£15

Abz

Yes El you've got this

£50

William And Ruth Patton

Well done!!! Hope all the Fast Ferry’s have a brilliant day!!

£100

Patrick Mitchell

Best wishes for the marathon and your fundraising.

£50

Simon Magee

£20

Andrew Neill

Good luck from all of us!

£25

Rosemary And David Moore

Great cause

£20

Guy And Kerry-ann Mclaughlin

Great cause

£50

Eleanor, Simon, Hannah And Emma Anderson

Great cause!

£100

Max Reid

Max and Sarah's donation

£5

Penny Halliday

£150

Rebekah Ferry

(includes Nana's donation) We got this!

£50

Ivan And Rosemary Stacey

£10

Thomas Greenhough-holmes

£50

Wilf Ridge

Good luck to you all

£30

June, Chris And Adam.

Good luck to all the runners!

£20

Joan Hassin

Great cause. Enjoy the day.

£30

Brian & Naomi

A great cause. Praying the wind is behind you!

£30

Joanna Matthews

Go Vicky!! You are amazing!

£10

Lorraine Kingston

Go Vicky!

£20

Joan Wright

£20

Ann Heatley

Good Luck Team Ferry

£50

William & Maureen Creighton

Well done!

£10

Judith & Tom Heal

Good luck everyone- what a great thing to do! Xx

£30

Anonymous

£10

Nic Twelftree

Good luck Vicky! What an amazing achievement for a brilliant cause x

£10

Rob Brooks

Great work, thanks for supporting Parkinsons! well done, Rob

£10

M Mccurdy

£20

The Huffingtons

Go make your mum/Carol proud 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

£30

Alison Rooke

All good wishes everyone - for a wonderful cause!

£20

Eileen Irwin

Great cause..well done Team Ferry

£10

Laverne Fillis

£30

Danny & Elizabeth Platt

Well done everyone 👏👏

£25

Helen J

All the very best for your run

£20

Jess And George

Hope your mini pots give you all the nutrition you need!

£10

Claire Sharratt

You’ll be awesome 🙌. Well done for all your hard work

£40

Liz Garrett

Good luck lovely lady xxx

£10

Anna Galloway

Good luck Vicky - you'll smash it!

£10

Neisha K

Best of luck Vicky!

£50

Helen, Colin, Alex And Euan Vennard

Good luck to everyone, a very worth while cause !!

£50

Garnett & Carol

All the best Fast Ferrys, hope you have a fabulous day!

£100

Hugh Wade & Son Ltd

£20

Katie Tate

Good luck Vicky! 😊

£20

Andrew And Holly

Good luck!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

£20

Shirley Allen

Best of luck xx

£50

Glenn, Sonia And Boys

Best of luck cousins & friends!

£10

Euan And Gem

Good luck! (sounds like you’ve got a good coach)

£20

Shannon Pilibossian

Well done guys!! 🏃🏼‍♀️🙌🏻

£10

Sophie Gill

Go you!! Good luck 😀

£20

Megan Stewart

All the best Vicky!

£20

Jill Graham

An amazing cause, good luck!! 👏

£20

Lizzy Hartley

Good luck!! Xx

£25

Janine Ferry

Best of luck Fast Ferrys! Lots of love xxx

£25

Matt Weeks

Go well Vicky!

£20

Aideen Corr

Good luck xx

£15

Lena

£20

Maani

This is lovely!

£10

Evelyn Conn

Great cause

£10

Eloïse Lovejoy

Good luck!!

£20

Judith Hough

Good luck for a great cause!

£20

Elizabeth Steele

Good luck x

£20

Kim Gillan

£50

Richard And Linda Smith

Well done everyone - a great cause

£30

Ian Gallagher

£5

Bridget Gorham

Cheering for you, Sarah and team!! XOXO

£15

Annie Bliss

Good luck Sarah!

£20

Tony Cox

Good luck

£50

Florence Austin

Great cause and good luck to all the runners

£10

William Lambe

Very Proud Uncle. ❤️

£50

Alice Hegarty

Good luck! 🏃🏼‍♀️

£50

Toby & Rebekah Reid

Well done and good luck!

£20

Jim Ross

£10

Polly And Will

Good luck!! Love Polly and Will xx

£50

Elaine &norman Breakey

Best wishes !

£50

Mark Till

Good luck.

£35

Edmund & Abbie

Good Luck Vicky!! 🥰xx

£25

William Scott

Supportive initial gesture to a fantastic cause!

£100

Donald And Geraldine Moore

A Very Worthy Cause The runners are a credit to the Ferry Family

£100

Isaac And Zoe F

Good luck! From Isaac and Zoe! You can do it :)

£30

Sharon & Clifford

Good Luck Vicky! Love mum and dad xx

£10

Addison Ferry

Good Luck Auntie Vicky! Can’t wait to cheer you on on the day 💗 so proud of you, lots of love Addison xx

£20

Megan & William

Good Luck!! You’ve got this💗

£20

Karen Hart

Good Luck Fast Ferry's!

£10

James Ward

Good luck Miss Ferry!!

£20

Michele Hustler

Good Luck Vicky! Love Michele and Paul xx

£50

Tom Gilboy

Good luck!

£20

Lee Roberts

Great cause

£20

Paula Coffey

Best of luck Fast Ferry’s!

£10

Emily White

Pop off queen

£50

Nigel Brittle

Best of luck to Rebekah and the Fast Ferry’s Team!

£10

Sian Morley

£50

Paul And Karen Girvan

£20

Jordan And Sophie

£20

Harry And Yvonne Bloomer

£50

John And Rosemary Lyons

£20

Tom Nuttall

£40

Uli & Owen X

Go Ferrys, Go!!

£20

Andy C

£20

Megan Urquhart

Go Ferrys!

£10

Emily Boxall

An amazing cause that's very close to my heart too - best of luck with the marathon! x

£20

Benjamin Reid

£50

Penny Bonner

On on

£20

Sean And Tracey

Well done Max 👏

£20

Sean And Tracey

Best of luck 😀

£50

Sharon Johnston

Best wishes in your fund raising!!

£25

Imogen Wilson

Good luck - you'll all smash it!

£100

Joan Beggs

Wishing Team Ferry all the best for the marathon

£20

Ian Steenson

Good luck all!

£50

David And June Baldrick

Great Cause - Good luck to you all

£50

Nicole Gault

Just another day of light exercise for you 🏃‍♀️

£10

Naomi Lemmon

Go Vicky! What a great cause- best of luck. Naomi x

£20

Anonymous

Great course! Worth every effort

£20

Hugh Cubitt

£20

Zoe Kr

Good luck! Xx

£50

Robin & Julie Reid

Well Done 😍

£100

James F

Let's go!!

£20

Elen Jones

£50

Jacqueline Mckeeman

Good luck everyone!

£20

Nigel Kirkpatrick

All the very best with this!

£20

Julie & Will

Good luck Vicky!

£10

Patrick Simpson

£20

Shirley Stafford

Well done Vicky & family on the fundraising effort for something so close to your hearts…..and good luck for the training and race ahead!

£100

Robert Howard

£50

Alison Rooke

Good luck to all the team!

£30

Mark C

£10

Lucy Mc

Great work Ferry’s!! Good luck!

£25

Andrew Keys

£30

Niamh Buckingham

Best of luck team! You’ve got this 👏🏻 proud of you xxxx

£100

Brian And Jill

Great team effort for a very worthwhile cause. Go team Ferry !

£25

Kaleigh Williams

A wonderful thing to do, well done! Xx

£20

Anonymous

£50

Rosemary & Sean Gallagher

All the very best. A great cause.

£20

Michelle Magowan

Go on Vicky and family!!

£20

Becky

Good luck!! ❤️

£50

Marina K

Go Ferrys

£10

Madonna Schembri

Go Vicky FERRRYYYY!!! You’ve got this. Well proud of you mate! Good luck to you and the team💖🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼xx

£30

Lisa Lamb

No training on canal paths Miss Ferry!

£200

Adrian & Jacqueline Pogue

Here's to lots more dinners with friends and travel abroad!

£30

C Mathews

Go go go! You've got this 💪

£30

Adam Pogue

Go Ferry's! Auntie Carol to run it next year yeah?

£10

Chloe

Go smash it Vicky!

£20

James Merrikin

Go team Ferry! Good luck Rebekah.. even on one leg I’m sure your competitive edge will take over

£20

Jess Williams

Go Ferry’s!!!

£30

Ian Williamson

Wishing you every success!

£20

Victor Russell

Good luck with your worthy fund raising marathon

£50

Dirk Reid

Run like the wind!

£30

Colleen O’brien

Keep it up! Thinking of y’all

£10

Lucy Hamilton

Good luck!

£100

Anonymous

Good luck to all participants raising funds for a very worthy cause

£50

Colin Torrens

Good luck to you all. A very worthwhile cause!

£100

Maureen Glover

Have a great marathon!

£100

Maureen Glover

Good luck on the day! Enjoy!

£30

Violet Johnston

Thank you

£30

Max

Good luck!!!

£20

Aoife Mcnally

Good luck Vicky and team! ❤️

£50

Amy Gilboy

Go #teamferry! So proud of you Sarah & team, what a great cause. Lots of love, Amy Tom Orson.

£50

Alan & Flo

So proud of you folk, we’ll be cheering you on all the way

£200

Lillian

Good luck!! send you all lots of love ♥️