Why I am running for Parkinsons UK
In October, I am planning to run the half-marathon in the Royal Parks. This is now the 11th anniversary of the passing of my father, Eberhard Kölsch, and I am fundraising in his memory for a cure against Parkinson.
Dad lived with Parkinson's for ten years, refusing to be defined by it even as it started to limit his physical abilities and hampered his speech; this was extremely painful after a lifetime as a diplomat and consumate public speaker. He was lucky to be spared the full decline, other people I know have not.
To help support research into fighting Parkinson and help us all age without it, I would appreciate your donations.
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Why I am running for Parkinsons UK
Saturday 26th SepIn October, I am planning to run the half-marathon in the Royal Parks. This happens to be the anniversary of the passing of my father, Eberhard Kölsch, and I am fundraising in his memory for a cure against Parkinson.
Eberhard had been living with Parkinson's for ten years, refusing to be defined by it even as it started to limit his physical abilities. He was lucky to be spared the full decline, other people I know have not.
To help support research into fighting Parkinson and help us all age without it, I would appreciate your donations.
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Gerard Tanja
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Stewart Vandermark
Enjoy the run, its a very worthy cause so pleased to donate.
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Anna Smith
Good luck Axel!
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Rachel Street
Good luck! Don’t let Tony beat you 😉
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Philipp Nattermann
Best of luck and so great you are doing this!
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Lise Duetoft
Good luck. As you know, my father also suffered from Parkinson’s
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Joanna Bower
Best of luck Axel! An excellent cause close to my heart!
I just wanted to let you know that I've alos lost my father due to Parkinson and am an actice Parkinson support in the Netherlands