Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Great North Run on 8 September 2024 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK.
Please help by sponsoring me whatever you can. All the money raised will go to Parkinson’s UK nurses, to provide much-needed advice, support and information for people who are living with the condition.
My lovely mum died in February of this year just short of 5 years since her initial diagnosis. It robbed her not only of her dignity, mental well being but also her independence which she truly valued.
Mum was a keen walker, gym goer, wine drinking, dog loving, super elegant lady. It broke my heart to see her deteriorate so quickly and sadly she was often in significant pain.
She knew she was loved and I knew she loved me so much in return. We were both fortunate that the last words we ever said to each other was that we loved each other.
I cant promise to run quickly and no doubt there will be walking involved but if you could spare a few pounds for this very worthwhile charity I’d be really grateful xx
Thank you to my sponsors
£20
Rebecca Glenc
£10
Anonymous
£20
Catherine Robson
Good Luck Helen 💙
£30
Trevor Jenkins
Enjoy the day. Great charity!! Your mum would be very proud of you. Trev
£20
Neil Humphrey
£20
Katherine King
Go Helen!!! Wishing you all the best, you can do it!
£10
Mike Clarke
Good luck Helen.
£20
Jason Rowlands
£50
Jo Dowling
Best of luck with all the training and prep. Hopefully you will smash it!
£10
Zoe Raygen
£20
Wendy Mckay
Have a great time - remember its just a little warm up for the next one!
£50
Kevin Gleeson
Enjoy the run! Such a fitting tribute.
£10
Flora
£50
Jon Hockley
Good luck Helen, a lovely tribute and what a great cause x
£25
Caroline Jones
Good luck Helen! I'll come and cheer you on from the bridge! Xx
£20
Sian Evans
Good luck Helen
£20
Anonymous
£15
Richard P
What a great thing to do - go well!
£20
Matthew Birkinshaw
Good luck !
£20
Louise Crosby
You'll do amazing Helen. I'll cheer you on if I see you xx
£5
Karen Curnock
What a lovely tribute to your mum, good luck with the run
£20
Helen Davison
Good luck Helen!
£30
Sophie Moeng
A lovely tribute to your Mum and every step you take will help support research for such a cruel condition. Proud of you Helen xx
£20
Lucynda Hodgson
You’ve got this! I’ll be with you all the way (or up to the starting line at least)
£15
Leasa Honor
Good lucky Helen! Not that you need it 😜
£10
Louise Gabby Meg And Kesha 🐾
Good luck! Go smash it 💪🏼
£5
Nikki Robson
Good luck
£10
Lisa Harker
Good luck Helen, a great cause you will smash it xxxx
£20
Ray Smith
See you there. Best of luck
£25
Claire
Go smash it!!! 🏃♀️
£20
Ella
Go Helen! You will smash it 💘
£30
Greg Pattison / Great Paws
Still think you are a running nutter but best of luck and smash it!! Love from us at Great Paws x
£10
Gina Cook
Good luck you will smash it!
£20
Esmé Cassini
Grandma would be so proud of you! Go smash it mum!
£20
Lorna Routledge
Good luck Helen!!! So proud of you! You’re going to do great!!!
Good luck Helen!