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 the 3rd of 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
£15
James Mackintosh
£21.84
Anne Mitchell
Such a good cause to support in memory of your Dad.
£11.33
Jamie Weir
Good luck with the run! :D
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Andrew Hamilton
£20
Jack Laird
Keeping Dave in my thoughts, good luck x
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Benjamin Mcclellan
Good luck Amy!
£16.56
Richard Shearer
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Marian Lang
Go Amy - your Dad will be there cheering you on xx
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Sam Mcdonald
Well done and great cause.
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Rhona Ferrier
Well done Mindy 👏🏽👏🏽
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Beth Langdale
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Rebecca Mackenzie
Great cause, well done for raising funds and awareness, a lovely way to honour your dad. Best of luck with the run! X
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Helen Mcfadyen
£10
Karen Sproutty
Your dad will be at the finish line with you! Love you Amy xxx
£16.20
Ellen Willis
Proud of you Amy!! Goodluck 🍀 xxx
£27.05
Eleri Strachan
Good luck for your run Miss Amy, love Corrine and Imogen xx
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Cheryl Watson
Miss Amy, goodluck on your run. Love Freya and Ruby
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Lucy Bickett
Go Amy, from Lara&Hannah xx
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Jerreline
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Jennie Marshall
Good luck for the run from Morven xxx
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Kitty Lg And Family
Sorry for your loss, Miss Amy. Wishing you and Ollie best of luck for your race in your dad's memory. Xx
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Jennifer Lamb
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Kathryn Beattie
So sorry for your loss - I’m sure you’re dad was very proud of you.
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Cat Cairns
Your dad is with you always Amy your already making him so proud x
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Sarah Davidson
Well done, proud you are going for it and raising money for an amazing cause!
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Michelle Clark
I am so sorry for the pain and loss you and your family are going through.
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Fatima Shahar
Thinking of you and your family during this tough time Amy xx
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Liz Mabbott
Lots of love Amy xxxx
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Marjorie H
Great effort Amy, I’m sure you and Olly will smash a great time in memory of your Dad x 💋 Maybe a burpee at every mile you complete xx
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Louise Gow
Well done Mindo and Olly 💪🏻💪🏻❤️❤️ You’ll smash it
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Sarah Gorman
£30
Andy Gibb
£15
Emily F
Well done Amy 👏
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Isla Newell
Sending love and strength🫂
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Giulia
Lot of hugs! Xx
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Holly Forbes
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Amy. Well done for doing your bit xx
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Karen Sproully
Love you Amy xxx
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Jan Mcclory
Great effort, great cause, Amy. Keep going! Jan xx
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Lynsey Edwards
Good luck with the training Amy, wishing you lots of lovely runs and a fabulous 1/2 when it comes! X
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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
All the best Amy - Bring home the win! 💪🏅