Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
I’m walking with my family to help fund specialist Parkinson’s care to thousands more people who urgently need it. We walk in memory of my Step-Father Mike, who after 19 years, gave up his battle with Parkinsons just 3 days after turning 63 in Jan 2025.
Thousands of us are uniting to help people with Parkinson’s, and those who love and care for them, get access to the support they need.
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What would Mike say?
Monday 16th Jun I typed a message a short while ago which left me thinking this exact question. Then it dawned on me, if I could feed Mike's sense of humour, immense intelligence and kindness into AI, could it suggest what he would say. And you know what... this is pretty on point if you ask me!I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for walking, for giving, for remembering. The sponsored walk in my memory—well, I’m chuffed.
Not only did you all manage to lace up your trainers without incident (miraculous in some cases), but you raised an incredible amount for Parkinson’s UK.
That money is going towards something close to my heart—more Parkinson’s Nurses. They’re the real deal: compassionate, knowledgeable, and able to navigate the chaos of this condition with grace and grit. I had the support of brilliant people during my journey, and knowing that more folks will get that same help? That’s the good stuff.
I may be done typing, done shaking, done cursing autocorrect—but thanks to you, something lasting and genuinely useful carries on. You’ve turned memory into action, and I couldn’t ask for more.
So, from wherever I am now—probably still trying to fix the formatting on this message—thank you. You’ve made a difference.
AI Mike (with more than a little help from the original)
Walk completed!
Monday 16th Jun Mum has already shared photos on the team page. Walk went well, thankfully the weather was glorious yet not too hot (just).
Achievement Unlocked: Stretch Goal Met! THANK YOU!!
Wednesday 21st May
Stretch goal almost met!!! THANK YOU!
Tuesday 20th May Just over 28 hours after my first share of the donation link and I'm within touching distance of my stretch goal!!!
Thank you!
Monday 19th May I'm absolutely blown away with the generosity already displayed here.Mike would be so proud and honoured by this!!
I've increased my goal (the gamification clearly works on this site as I felt the need to get the achievement for increasing it).
Thank you to every single person that has considered donating. I know how hard the current economy is, so every penny is greatly appreciated! Share
Thank you to my sponsors
£32.23
Thomas Deakin
£11.33
Jess Entwistle
Great cause - all the best 😊
£10
Charlie Fanning
£10
Zoe And Richard
Sorry for your loss. What a lovely way to do in his memory and an amazing way to help others xx
£15
Roger Collis
£5
Lisa Taylor
£20
Mark Boardman
Great cause Paul, well done, he would be super proud
£15
Viki
Good Luck! I hope you have lots of fun while raising money for such a great cause!
£10
Jeya Shreerangaraju
Best Wishes Paul!
£10
Christina T.
£20
Dave O'dell
£20
Craig Bramhall
All the best to you and the family for the walk! Great cause, good luck.
£20
Michael Hayes
£20
Anonymous
£20
Simon Hunter
Great cause and good luck to you all
£20
Philip Pladgeman
£50
Jo Wickremasinghe
Best wishes to you and your family!
£20
Rick L
Good luck Paul!
£10
Chris Dunne
Good luck Paul to you and your family.
£20
John
Best wishes, Paul. Enjoy the day!
£20
Tom Hewlett-taylor
What a lovely thing to do, all the best Paul & family
£20
Well done Paul and family!