Why we are fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Back in September 2025, inspired by watching the TV coverage of the Great North Run, I decided to enter the 2026 event, accompanied by my ever supportive hubby, raising funds for Parkinson’s. Although we have taken part in the GNR several times in the past, this time it will be following my own diagnosis in 2024 (Rose). We have been training for this half marathon event since signing up and would really appreciate your support to get us through the last few weeks and the event itself.
Any money we raise will be split between PDUK and the Alex group. The Alex group is a local branch of PDUK which provides support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Weekly activities include physio and exercise classes (both online and in person), a singing group, massages and podiatry. There is a cafe for people to socialize at and various social events are organised throughout the year. A truly wonderful group!
Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that has no cure and gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. And Parkinson's is on the rise. Someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes in the UK today. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million.
Parkinson’s UK is the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.
From searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, to funding research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.
That’s why I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK.
Thank you to our sponsors
£20
Roz Richards
£50
Jen Dan Lola And Marlowe
Go Team Hoban 💖💖💖 love you loads Xxx
£34
Melanie Smith
Good luck Team Hoban!!
£34
Shirley T-e
Best of luck Rose and Paul!
£12
Imogen Hoban
£23
Fergus
Good luck Aunty Rose xxx
£50
Gillian Ormond
You'll smash it Rose with such a good family support team
£34
Anita
Go for it Team Hoban….
£20
Anthony Worthington
Enjoy yourselves 🚶 🚶♂️
£23
David White
Good luck
£56
Kirkby Hoban’s
Best of luck Rose xxxxxx
£20
Jan Rose
Inspirational! 😀
£56
Peter Wilson
£56
Sara Wilson
Good luck team
£56
Doug And Margo Carr
£30
Di
Come on Team Hoban 💪🥳 you guys will smash this, ive no doubt about that. Excellent charities to support, good luck with the training. Xxx
£34
Rebecca Salt
Go rose xxx
