I’m fundraising for my dad, Roy Powel, who lived with Parkinson’s for 7 years and passed away recently.
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. My beloved dad, Roy Powel, passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was a wonderful father, husband and friend to many over the years, and we miss him very much already.
Parkinson’s is a tough disease. Over time, it can rob you of your mobility, cognitive ability, social interactions and independence. It hasn’t got a cure, and the only prevalent treatment is medication to manage symptoms. Medical research is urgently needed to help the thousands living or yet to live with this disease.
To help raise money for this cause and in memory of my dad, I am running my first marathon, the TCS London Marathon 2025. Please support me, dad and Parkinson’s with your sponsorship.
The money raised will help fund groundbreaking research and change the lives of the Parkinson's community.
My updates
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” 💪
Sunday 18th May
Well that didn’t go to plan 🏥
Tuesday 29th Apr
One week to go, and just one training run left!
Sunday 20th Apr Hopefully, 7 days from now I’ll have a rehydrating beer in hand and London Marathon completed!
Longest Training Run (32km) Complete - Just 3 Weeks to Go!
Sunday 6th Apr
Thank you to my sponsors
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Claire Walthorne
£100
Ana Diaz Medio
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again :)
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Meghan Williams
Well done Powel! Smashed it so much you did it twice x
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Stacey Cracknell
Well done Powel for getting back up and doing it all again! Absolute legend!! Your dad would be so proud of you x
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Susie Morby
Well done Alex, Dad would be so proud of you, as we all are.. Sending lots of love. X
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Emily & Guy Harrison
Well done Alex!!! I love how you jump straight back on the horse - huge congratulations- this is a massive achievement!! With love from the Harrisons.
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Michael And Jenny
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Christina Smith
Well done Alex and we were so sorry to hear what happened. What spirit you have. Your Dad would be so proud of you. Take care, Crissy & Terry xx
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Maria Usmani
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Wendy Thornton Clark
Didn’t know you were running Alex - many congrats and hope you managed any personal targets aimed for?! Xxx
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Belinda Smith
Amazing achievement alex
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Jane Denaman
Well done Alex. I also have family with Parkinson so this is so important and you Dad will be so proud of you I am sure. Jane x
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Phoebe
I’m so proud of you for committing to training for this marathon and raising so much money for an incredible cause! Looks like we’ll have to give the Norway marathon a shot next…
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Jodie And Andy
Hope it went well Alex! Jodie & Andy x
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Henry Bell
£30
Jack & Anna
Good luck Alex, you got this! A great effort for a great cause. Jack & Anna
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Abi Tarran-jones
Hope you enjoyed it Alex. Your dad will be so proud. Sending lots of love Abi, Heather, Matilda and Arlo
£30
Elizabeth Ford
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Arun Malik-mclean
Alex, best of luck and well done for supporting such a great cause
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Patricia Harland
I didn’t know you were running, Alex Good for you, I hope it has gone well. Bless you.
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Sarah Smith
Amazing running young man- you’re a star!
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Thomas Hayes
Good Luck Alex, I am sure you will cross the finish line in record time today.
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Vicki Tully
Best of luck to you Alex! Go smash it! 👊🏼
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Clara & Dylan
Good luck Alex!! Such an incredible cause and we’ll be cheering you on the whole way!
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Kelsey Cook
Good luck!! You will crush it:)
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Helen Scivier
The hardest part of training is behind you Alex! Enjoy the victory lap!!
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Dino
What a special cause - you have got this, Alex!
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Ruth Hughes
Hi Alex I work with Juliette - she passed on your details Very best of luck tomorrow A very worthy cause Enjoy the event Best of luck 🍀
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Henny & Alex
We’re rooting for you!! Enjoy every second. Lots of love, Henny & Alex xxx
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Chantal Whitfield
Good luck! I’ll be cheering you on and ready with a clean t shirt and socks at the finish!
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Aidan Tarran-jones
Smash it mate! 👊
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Victoria Croshaw
Good luck Alex, you will smash it!!
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Hannah James
Enjoy it all! You’re gonna smash it!
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Livvy And Rowls
Masses of luck Alex - incredible effort for a brilliant cause. Well done and huge good luck!! Xx
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Sarah Powel
Go Alex go go go! you can do this you have trained so hard and given it your usual million percent. Your dad knew you were going to run this marathon for Parkinson’s a cause close to all our hearts. he was so proud of you so am I, wishing you lots of luck, 🍀 lots of love Mum xxx❤️go smash it!
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Hannah & Andrew
Go smash it! You’ve got this every step of the way. You’ve trained so so hard for this, we are all envious of your dedication. We’re all so proud of you and what an amazing cause….Dad would be in awe. GOOD LUCK! We know you don’t do things by halves, but look after yourself around the course and remember to breath. GO POWEL GO!! Xxxxx
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Mark Jackson
Good luck Alex! So sorry to hear about your Dad. I will be out supporting on the course. I will be looking out for you!
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Ash Tarran-jones
Great cause and in memory of a great man. Good luck!
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Kirsty Scivier
Good luck Alex! You will be amazing!
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Annette Scivier
Enjoy the day, you know the way . Roy is well remembered, it's a challenging disease xxx
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Ollie And Emily
Good luck
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Henry Young
Smash it but most importantly enjoy it!
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Rowan Powel
Good luck today Alex! Lots of love from Rowan, Chris, Charlotte and Ben xxxx
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Emily, Lee & Matilda
We will be cheering you on from Sussex! Your dad would be so proud! Xxx
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Neil Burns
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Amelia
Massive good luck!!
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Juliette And Peter
Go Alex. Looking forward to cheering you on especially at the finish line. We were so privileged to know your Dad. He would be so proud.
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Jacob And Sophie
Dear Alex, go and smash it on Sunday! We are so proud of you and we know your wonderful Dad would be too. Lots of love, Jacob and Sophie xxx
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Ros And Alan Clark
Good luck Alex. Fantastic cause in memory of your wonderful Dad. Well done. Best wishes Ros and Alan Clark.
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James Pollard
£30
Suzy Monro
Good luck for the big run love Suzy Emily and Margy
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Matt Shields
Good luck Mr Powel! Smash it!
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Egil Og Marie Oaland
Good race for a very good reason😊
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James & Steph
Wishing you all the best - no that you need it! Such a great cause. Your dad would be very proud and I’m sure will be there in spirit to spur you on. Have a great run and enjoy the day!
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Mark Knight
The whole of Ashurst is cheering you on.
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Jill Mcfee
Good luck Alex! Great thing to do in Roy’s memory. Lots of love!
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William Woods
Good luck Alex - it’s a great thing that you are doing - Roy was a wonderful man and you must miss him terrible
£50
Rinesh Sheth
Good luck Alex! And most importantly, enjoy the experience!
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Jazmine Eastall
Rooting for you! And hope you enjoy the experience!
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Rhea Patel
Good luck Alex, you’ve got this!!
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Sepi
Amazing thing to do, you will smash it no doubt my friend.
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George And Rose
Good luck!! A great cause in memory of a lovely man! We will be cheering you on on Sunday!!
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Jc Mustill
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Ben Carter
You’re going to smash it! A fantastic cause. Enjoy and remember don’t go out too fast (and when you see Canary Wharf for the first time - the docklands is still 5 miles away!)
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Sally F
Good Luck Alex! Wonderful cause. I'm sure it will mean a lot to cross the line.
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Alex Foster
Good luck mate !
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Cheryl Morris-lewis
Alex, best of luck!
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Alyx Gregory
Good luck, Alex!! Great cause. You will smash it - see you out there!!
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Ian Hill
Best of luck Alex, from Ian & Nicky
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Mark Fischel & Izzy Lyons
Hi Alex, Feeling excited to be the ones to take you over the target! This is a double whammy: 1) wishing you a very happy 30th birthday, and 2) saying thank you to Roy for all the amazing memories, which we will always cherish. I will always be thankful to have met such a kind soul and a true gentleman with a wicked sense of humour. I will miss him very much. Congrats on doing this for him and for Parkinson’s Best of luck in the Marathon - hoping you get some good Strava stats out of it, All our love, Mark & Izzy
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Martin Tarran-jones
Good work Alex and a great cause!
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Annie, James And Maximus
Good luck Alex!! Fantastic cause, can be on hand for blister-popping services afterwards should you require it.. x
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Julie And Roy
Good luck Alex. We are all very proud of you running to raise funds for this amazing charity in memory of your Dad who was such a great friend to us.
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Amy Irvine
Good luck Alex, and for excellent cause - See you on the start line!! 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️
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Isla Wilson
Good luck Alex!
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Margaret Whitfield
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Michael & Ruth
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Aileen C
Good luck Alex and a great cause 👏🏻
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Anonymous
Sorry to hear of Roy’s passing - lovely man. Have a good run Alex.🤞
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Hayley
You got this Powely. Roy would be so proud of you for taking on this crazy challenge (and we all think you’re pretty great too). I’lll be cheering for you from across the Atlantic, let’s gooooooooo
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Philippa Hutter
Good Luck Alex! Thinking of you all love Lawrence and Philippa xx
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Sue & Paul Erricker
Good luck Alex, sorry we won’t be there to cheer you on. A great charity, your Dad was a wonderful man & would have been so proud of you
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Michelle Syred
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Coralie Hooper
Good luck Alex! Great cause! Your dad was a very special man! 💖
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Anonymous
Good Luck. Run fast
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Joana Santos-ruess And Frederick Ruess
Best of luck, Alex! We will be supporting you every step of the way.
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George B
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Anonymous
Good luck! Very impressed by the running and by the cause :)
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Douglas Kean
Good luck Alex. Roy would be proud.
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Simon
Good luck Alex - an amazing effort in support of a fantastic cause in memory of a wonderful man. Enjoy it!!
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Andrew Rolland
Good luck Alex ❤️
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Nigel And Caroline Croy
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Nigel & Jacky Boorman
In fond memory of Roy, a colleague for many years. Our best wishes to Alex for the marathon.
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Allan Family
Run well Alex, your lovely Dad will be there in spirit! X
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Tom Pattinson
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Fay Bishop
Good luck Alex! I hope you reach your target. So sorry for your devastating loss. Lots of love to you all Fay xxx
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John Ford
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Howard Chick
To remember and help, kind regards
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Mark & Emma Knight
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Daryl Nicholson
Dear Sarah and family… For all our tomorrows we remember those of yesterday. Thinking of you Daryl and family
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Alison
In memory of your wonderful father , a calm , kind , thoughtful gentleman
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Mandy & The Hedley Family
Good luck Alex, such a good cause and in memory of dear Roy. Love from Mandy & the Hedleys x
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Mike & Trish Harrison
Good luck with your fundraising. We’ll be thinking of you and the family on the day xxx
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J&g
With best wishes to you and the Powel family
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Louise Langford
Good luck Alex. Great thing to do in memory of your lovely dad. Thinking of your all, Steve & Louise xx
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Pat Carey
In memory of a lovely man - love Pat Carey
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Graham Carey
Remembering all the good times with Roy - best wishes for the run Alex. Love from all the Carey’s
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Abece
We at ABECE send our condolences to you and your family.
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Gary Austin
Condolences to you all Alex
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Suzanne & Barry
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Marczak Family
Good Luck Alex, it’s so important to raise awareness of such a devastating disease xxxx
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Ellie Baldry
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts are with you.
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Anonymous
Sorry to hear your loss
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Marianne Idsøe Bakke
A great man ❤️
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Katie Dale
Good luck Alex! I hope you smash this fundraising target and do everyone proud 🥰
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Torhild L Rørheim
Your father was a lovely man❤️❤️❤️
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Clare Baker
What an amazing kind act. Wishing you well. Thinking of you all Charlie and Clare xx
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Robin Idsø
From the Idsø Family
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Well done Alex, very proud of you to try Richmond Park after such a startling experience in London. Keep spreading good will. Was lovely to meet you on Sunday. Giving my best wishes for the future.