Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Edinburgh half Marathon Festival for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support!
As many of you know my dad has Parkinson’s disease. We nearly lost him last week and his future is very unknown at this stage. Parkinson’s affects my dad’s movement, often finding himself “frozen” and unable to move for long periods of time, constant abdominal pain, low blood pressure leading to his most recent (nearly fatal) fall, the onset of dementia (almost always developed alongside Parkinson’s) has added to the difficulties both my dad and family face every day, the list is endless!!
Progress in fundamentally new medications for Parkinson’s disease has been slow compared with the huge need, and many people feel the pace has been frustratingly gradual. So please help by sponsoring my challenge. All money raised will help fund breakthroughs and help support the Parkinson's community.
My updates
Sad news
Tuesday 10th Feb Sadly my dad died in the early hours of 24th February with my mum holding his hand as they slept next to each other. My dad suffered so much on the last few years and with the onset of dementia really being the last straw for both my dad and his family. We all miss him terribly. He was my go to for everything, my calm to my storm. “Couldn’t do without you” is what I always used to say x ShareThank you to my sponsors
£30
Andy Gibb
£15
Emily F
Well done Amy 👏
£11.33
Isla Newell
Sending love and strength🫂
£16.56
Giulia
Lot of hugs! Xx
£16.56
Holly Forbes
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Amy. Well done for doing your bit xx
£10
Karen Sproully
Love you Amy xxx
£32.23
Jan Mcclory
Great effort, great cause, Amy. Keep going! Jan xx
£6.11
Lynsey Edwards
Good luck with the training Amy, wishing you lots of lovely runs and a fabulous 1/2 when it comes! X
£21.84
Natalie Pitchforth
Thinking of you all and sending lots of love at this difficult time. Good luck in your fundraising efforts you'll smash the run xx
