Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
I'm running (and probably walking) the Brighton Trail Marathon on 12th April 2026, and hoping to raise lots of money for the Parkinson's UK Reigate & East Surrey support group at the same time. The course is 26 miles in the beautiful and steep hills of the South Downs, ending at Hove park in the city (where the plan is to celebrate with fish & chips on the beach!)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.
My updates
Thank you!
Monday 20th Apr
Thank you to my sponsors
£11.33
Sarah Tulloch
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Tim R
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Rebecca O'connor
Well done Amanda!!
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Simon Knight
Incredible event and superb charity. Well done 👏
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Dan Lazarides
Great cause to support. Good luck, Amanda!
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Anonymous
Best of luck, Amanda. Love the Whites
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Jenny, Mat & Rory Pfleger
Go Amanda! Great cause also close to our hearts as Rory's grandad died from Parkinson's.
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Tabitha
Good luck! You somehow manage to do the most extraordinary superwomanish things in an ultra low key way! Am sure you'll nail it! xx
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Neil
Well done Amanda. You’re amazing!! Xx
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Craig Marshall-beatty
Well Done Amanda
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Aik
15 for those amazing years of caring and beyond I shall raise my cup of tea for this great cause Wish you a safe passage and a beautiful day ☀️
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Emily
All the best Amanda!
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Kathryn
Good Luck Amanda!!
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Stephen Virgo
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Matt Marini
Good luck Amanda!
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Emma Watson
Good luck, a fantastic cause!
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John White
All the best Amanda, tis a worthy cause.
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Jen Mortimer
Good luck! 🍀🏃🏽♀️
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Jeff And Nuala
We somehow can't imagine you walking unless it's a really steep hill! Good luck for a great cause and we will be thinking about you and John as you run. All our love.
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Jules Goodsir
Good luck! You’ll smash it ❤️
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Daniela & Simon
Good Luck Lovely Lady! Fantastic charity & amazing thing you’re doing! Go Amanda!!
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David Wallbank
Good luck Amanda - just keep running x
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Megan Smith
Good luck and enjoy! A really moving reason to run and raise money too x
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Sarah Dawson
You go girl! Well done!
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Shura Macleod
Good luck Panda!! Xx
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Neil, Vivienne & Monty Williams
Ooh - best of luck Amanda!😍 And well done - such a very worthy cause 🥰
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Sarah H
Good luck Amanda
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Lulu X
Best of luck you will smash it x
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Chris Eagle
My best friends Dad had Parkinsons so thank you!
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Alex Martin
Wishing you the best of luck Amanda
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Nicole Jobsz
Good luck! not that you need it! Your a super star ⭐
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Rich Gittins
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Chloe Bonnet
Good luck Amanda, you’ve got this. Let this great cause give you strength when you’ll need it on the day. You’ll smash it!
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Cathy Butt
Good luck Ton, you’ll do great! Don’t forget to enjoy the views as you go 😊 xx
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Franco Roselli
good luck with the run I’m sure you will smash it, for a great cause 🙌🏽
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Joanna Nicholls
Great cause - good luck......! Tom, Jo and Theo x
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Lona
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Caroline
💕
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Laraine Butt
Good luck darling. I know you can do it. Very proud of you. Lots of love. Mum xx
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Rosalind Brookman
Good luck!
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Bill Dines
Good luck! Looks Tough!
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Claire Whittaker
You’ve got this! Can’t wait for the celebrations at the end! Xx
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Pamela Rodger
Enjoy your run Amanda - good luck from Pam
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Hazel & Karl
Wishing you all the best on run day .. enjoy if you can .. sounds awesome.
Well done Amanda ! Xx