2025 Great North Run - Our Story
On the 7th September 2025 we will be running the Great North Run for Parkinson's UK. Whilst we have done a lot of running together over the past few years we want to support this fantastic charity which is very close to our hearts.
Two years ago my mum (Reece's Grandmother) was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Whilst this is controlled by medication, there is currently no cure and around 153,000 people live with Parkinson's in the UK. It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
We will therefore be running the world's largest half marathon, along with 60,000 others, through the streets of Newcastle to South Shields.
We would therefore be incredibly grateful if you could dig deep and give whatever you can. Any money raised will make a huge difference as every pound and penny helps bring real breakthroughs closer for people with Parkinson's
Why we are running for Parkinson's UK
Your mum, son or friend. 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.
That’s why we are fundraising for Parkinson’s UK. With your help we can fund better care, drive research breakthroughs and one day find a cure.
We are the Parkinson’s community. We can shape Parkinson’s research. We can transform lives. Together we can find a cure.
Thank you to our sponsors
£50
Steve And Carolyne Smith
£50
Mark & Ilse Stevenson
Best of luck to you both, it’s a great cause. Enjoy the event which is so well supported but beware the 1.5mile incline at mile 10 !
£22
Paige Dabbs
Good luck ❤️
£20
Skye Panton
Good luck both, you will smash it!!
£20
Anonymous
£50
Carla Dabbs
Good Luck to the pair of you. We know you will smash it xxx
Our team members
Our fundraising journey
Very best of luck to you both, although we're certain you won't need it!