My activity tracking
42
miles
My target 26 miles
Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the TCS 2026 London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support!
Last year, my fabulous dad Ian, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Thanks to drug treatment and therapy, the disease seems to be progressing slowly, but these treatments didn't just magically happen. They're the result of years of study and research, and that costs money. So I'm fundraising for Parkinson's UK to support their continuing research to develop even more effective treatments and hopefully, one day, a cure. My dad and I used to run together so it seems fitting that having finally received a ballot place in the London marathon, I'm using it to fundraise for Parkinson's UK. I've been away from running for a couple of years following a ruptured ACL and reconstruction surgery, so it won't be fast and it won't be pretty. But if I can raise some funds to support the fight against Parkinson's, it will be worth it. Thank you for your support ❤️
My updates
I DID IT!!
Sunday 26th Apr I've finished the London Marathon. I was hoping for around 6 hours and I finished in 6.02.15, so I'm happy with that. But mostly I'm just happy that it's over! Thank you so much for all the support and donations. Have to admit, I got a bit tearful when I arrived at Parkinson's UK HQ for the post race event. It's been a weirdly emotional day and one I will remember for a long time. Thank you everyone, on behalf of me, my dad, and Parkinson's UK 💙 ShareThank you to my sponsors
£21.84
Ec
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Cmb
Well done Cuz
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William Booth
GO MUM!!!
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Anna Williamson
Well done Avril!! You're amazing 🫶
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Kate Brook
Good luck 👍🏼
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Suzie
Go Avril! You’ve got this! X
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Timothy Barnes
Go Girl
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Heather
LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Hope you enjoy our motivational messages
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Morî Christian
Hats off to ya, Chica! You’re pretty amazing! Good luck and enjoy! ❤️
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Amanda Dyson
Huge admiration for you 💙
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Roisin Carters
Good for you Avril! My mum also has Parkinson's
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Jill Gill
Proud of you! Enjoy 😉 xxx
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Ann Danbury
Good luck with it Avril xx
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Amanda G
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Vanessa Styles
You can do it, Avril!
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Susan Wendy Thresh
Thank you to my amazing daughter for doing this run for Parkinson's, we are so proud of you.
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Jonny Newton-thresh
Well what can i say, we've both run a fair few miles with dad over the years and they are happy memories for both of us. The marathon is going to be tough but brilliant too. You are my amazing and wonderful sister and I'm very proud of you. Love from your little brother xxx
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Duncan Sharkey
£30
Claire Hewitt
£10
Lauren Devlin
You will smash it. It doesn’t matter how you get there, crawling will do by the end 😉
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Kelly Diamond
Good job, I’m sure you will find your mojo once you start 😃
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Charlotte Lancaster
Good luck!
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Angela Muston
I know you’ll do it Avril xx
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Matthew Spedding
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Penny Priest
Wishing you the least possible pain cuz ! Love you, and soil very proud of you xxx
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Tess
Wishing you and your Dad all the very best xxx
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Amanda
Well done Avril- you’ve got this!
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Huuuge congratulations EC!