Alessia Houghton-Clarke

Paris Marathon 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

In April I will be attempting to run the Paris Marathon. Whilst I am training for this challenge, I would like to take this opportunity to raise money for a charity which is close to my family. A few years ago, a member of my family was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and over time I’ve seen this condition slowly chew away at their lifestyle.


Parkinson’s is currently the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and the number of people diagnosed is expected to double to 25 million by 2050. There are currently medical treatments, surgical treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage the symptoms though there is currently no cure.


Parkinson’s UK is funding groundbreaking research towards finding a cure.


I would really appreciate your support! Any donation, no matter big or small would be incredible. If you are unable to donate, please share this link as I’m hoping to continue to raise awareness about this condition throughout my training.


Thank youuu!


My achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

£100

Grandmother And Pas

So proud of you. Wish we could be there to see you run.

£10

Beth Hitchen

good luck alessia!!! xxx

£100

Anonymous

£100

Stefanie Selmer

Mamma and pappa wish you best of luck!

£10

Beth Buckley

Bonne chance! What a great challenge, you'll smash it

£10

Diana Son

Good luck Alessia!

£5

Lucy Buckley

Good luck!!

£40

Lil

No but surely she’s not running a marathon. Good luck, you’ll absolutely smash it.

£20

Anonymous

£20

Anonymous