Why we are fundraising for Parkinson's UK
On 5 September 2026 our group will be taking part in the Parkinsonās UK walk in Battersea Park. There are two distances to choose from,1.5 and 6.2 miles and the group have been out walking in the evenings in preparation for the event.
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One of the main reasons for participating in the walk is to support one of our members, Claire (her name has been changed to protect anonymity). Claire was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2024. She is one of 166,000 currently living with the disease in the UK.Ā
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Despite this surprising news for both her and her family, Claire has begun adapting to a new lifestyle. Alongside taking medication, which has proved to be challenging with some side effects, Claire has been encouraged to increase and maintain her fitness levels and cognitive abilities.
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Prior to diagnosis, Claire was already a member of the Hamptons Healthy Hipsters. The group currently meets twice a week on the Hamptons estate in Worcester Park and focuses on flexibility, mobility, strength and balance exercises. All these exercises support people in their senior years and are of significant benefit to their wellbeing. Claire has also been working with a personal trainer and is a member of a walking football group which includes a diverse range of gender, ages and abilities.Ā
SheĀ says "The support I have had from the Hamptons group has been amazing and I look forward to joining them on the walk."
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Funds are much needed by Parkinson's UK to employ specialist nurses to support those with Parkinsonās. Thank you so much for supporting us!Ā
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Thank you to our sponsors
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John South
Ā£10
Anonymous
Ā£23
Sandra
Ā£5
Julian Harcourt
Well done!
Ā£23
Sandra
Good luck Cathy.
Ā£18
Fiona Mcconville
Great cause, well done x
Ā£30
Roger Hitchings
Ā£20
Lesley
Well done
Ā£12
Anonymous
Ā£40
Lisa & Steve Prior
Congratulations Jenny!
Ā£23
Minto Chawla
Well done Jenny, and I hope you enjoyed the walk
Ā£10
Gwen Mculloch
Ā£23
Barry Stanley
Ā£15
Lindsay Sadler
Well done Jen - what a woman! X
Ā£23
Peter Dawson
Ā£10
Simon Morris
Ā£20
William Smith
ššwell done šš
Ā£23
Sumaya Partner
Hooray Pippa!
Ā£10
Charlotte Mitchell
Ā£12
Dave Harding
Well done, Mumma! šš
Ā£5
Elaine
Ā£5
Titch
Good luck!
Ā£10
Hazel
Ā£10
Cathy
Ā£12
Peter Scott
Ā£30
Slimming World Friends
Ā£43
Wimbledon Bridge Club Friends
Ā£40
Shama Aslam
Ā£23
Hilary & Stewart
Good luck and have fun!
Ā£10
Dianne
Ā£10
Eliza Glenday
Ā£10
Della Brennan
Ā£20
Gerry Neilan
Ā£23
Elizabeth O'flynn
Amazing effort, good luck
Ā£56
Catherine Fotheringham
Great cause
Ā£109
Jj
So sorry that we will not be able to join you on this outing, but we look forward to seeing the photographs!! Buon viaggio!!
Ā£20
Carmel Bohan
Ā£20
Reh
Best of Luck Titch
Ā£12
Lynn And Frankie
Go girl !!! Love you xx
Ā£23
Kim Allen
Good luck on the walk Veronica xx
Ā£56
Penny
Great effort and happy walking ( and treat your feet to well deserved foot bath to follow)
Ā£45
Jennifer Harding
Good luck Pete. Thank you
Ā£10
Lucy Tubbs
Well done Pippa
Ā£23
Elaine
Good luck to all these special people, love Elaine
Ā£23
Kathryn
Well done to my lovely friend
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Y
Well done Veronica! Hope you have a blister free walk!
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Elizabeth
Ā£12
Elizabeth
Ā£40
Anonymous
Well done x
Ā£23
Jill Blagdon
Ā£28
Julian Wilkinson
Good luck Pippa. It's a great cause.
Ā£40
Ben Rushton-vaughan
Ā£7
Anonymous
A tiny contribution. Good Luck!
Ā£51
Doug Glenday
Ā£56
Keri
Go Mum......very proud of you and the Hipsters!
Ā£23
Anonymous
Ā£56
Tv
Ā£20
Mags
Well done Pippa xx
Ā£12
Anonymous
Ā£72
Angela And John
Sending all our love and support for a very worthy cause. Well done girls!
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Shansel
Ā£12
Jackie
Ā£12
Emma Simmons
Good luck GGma!!!
Ā£23
Veronica Storey
Good luck!
Ā£23
Peter Woods
Good luck mum, go for it.xx
Ā£107
Julian Harding
Well done Jenny; so very proud of you. I will be there to support you on the day. x
Ā£33
Nick Martin
Ā£27
Gaynor Stocker
A great cause. Good luck.
Ā£30
Sandra Paul & Family
Go Mumma! Always proud of you…love you loads. Xx
Ā£54
Viv
So proud of you for doing this for such a good charity x
Ā£22
Jane J
Fantastic cause. Enjoy your walk
Ā£27
Marilyn Henderson
Great cause With you in spirit all the way
Ā£50
John Jo And Family
Good luck Mum! x
Ā£32
Hazel Woods
Ā£22
Veronica
Ā£26
Jennifer Harding
Ā£27
Peter Storey
Good luck!
