Why we are fundraising for Parkinson's UK
In late 2020 our wonderful Mum Barbara was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Barbara's sister Judy, who also had Parkinson's, sadly died in early 2025.
The past 5 years have been challenging to say the least. As a family we are still climbing a mountain, learning to adapt and be as resilient as we can. We've had guides along the way who have offered a helping hand, comfort, and at times much welcome laughs. The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre in Hull has been a wonder — we cannot overstate the gratefulness of our family for their care and understanding.
As 'Team Babs' we are walking as a family to help fund specialist Parkinson’s support to thousands more people like Barbara and Judy who urgently need the same level of care and understanding, in addition to their close family and friends who love and comfort them each day through thick and thin.
TEAM BAB's are:
Barbara 'Babs' Johnson
Graham Johnson
Esther Johnson
Rachel Wiles (neé Johnson)
India Wiles
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Thank you to our sponsors
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Christopher Wilson
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Lucy Elmes
Well done everyone, big hugs x
£53
Anne And Ian Wilson
Brilliantly well done Team Babs. Grateful for the opportunity to make a donation to such a worthy cause.
£27
Jules Brocklehurst
Welldone you beauties . All our congratulations Love Ju, John, Mia, Ava & Murphy Xxxxxxx
£20
Cynthia Parise
Good luck today!
£10
Jenanne Foster
£11
Emma
£27
Li Hayes
Well done Rachel a worthy cause, good luck today
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Barry Carter
Best of luck and well done Much Love , The Carters
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Tracey
I will be thinking of you all, well done x
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Sarah Warren
GOOOOOO TEAM!!!! You’ve got this. Tremendous effort for such a worthwhile cause which is also very close to my heart. Generations walking together (and Sonic ) GOOD LUCK XXX
£25
Ros, Martyn, Harriet & Felix
Good luck guys!!
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David Pearson
£20
Anonymous
Best of luck, Team Babs! You’re doing a great thing for a brilliant cause.
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Catherine
Thinking of you Esther. xx
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Charlotte Tomlinson
£11
Jane Marshall
“Action’ is always ‘ a good thing’- ‘You’ll be soon over the border’, ‘Heading for the Fair’(Hull) and you”ll need ‘Chicken Soup’ for a ‘3 D Tiger! ‘
£22
Jim Roddis
Well Done Esther Love Jim
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Virginia Heath
Great you are doing the walk. Enjoy!
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Brian Reed
Love to you all
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Susie Parsley
Wishing you all a fantastic walk. Go team Babs! Sending your lovely Mum all my love Rach. Susie x
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The Pickups Xxx
Best of luck to you all, sending lots of love
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Lisa Leask
TEAM BABS XX
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Avril Robinson
Sending love to all x
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Susana Fontiverio-hylton
Hey Rachel sending you all a big hug, especially your gorgeous Mama Susi x
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The Metherells
Fantastic cause, best of luck Rachel and India! X
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Terry Pierson (eves)
Thinking of you and your family Rachel with love Terry xxx
£25
Anna Davies
Well done guys x
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Josh Ward
Best of Luck all!
£17
Abraham-smiths
Best of luck with the walk guys. Great thing to do for a great cause. Love from us 4 xx
£27
Lynn Blowers
£53
Faye Cartmale
We are with you every step of the way Love Faye, Tom, Kiefer & Colin
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Angie & Phil
Smashed the target good luck
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Anonymous
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Lindsay Wilson
Big hugs from Lindsay, Alan and Jessie xxx xxx xxx
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Carmel O'toole
Sending love to you and Team Babs xxx
£11
Vicky Gillham
Good luck Team Babs! X
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Neil Mudd
£27
Lisa Brook
£53
Rona Mctavish
Go team Babs we will be supporting you on the day and know you will smash it. Lots of love XXX
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Natasha Thomsit
Go Team Babs! X
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Peter Wiles
I’ll be walking - go Team Babs
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David Wiles
Looking forward to walking together x
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