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Catherine Kirkham

TCS London Marathon 2025

Help me reach my goal of £800

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307
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 2025 London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support! 

A little bit about me and why I’m doing this….for those that don’t know my dad, Dave, passed away in August 2019, he was 61 years old. 

He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s a short time before hand and lived with Parkinson’s for those couple of years before an inoperable ruptured brain aneurysm took him away from us.  

During the time after his Parkinson’s diagnosis the Parkinson’s UK team came to my parents house and helped them with so many things from paperwork for PIPS; to techniques to help my dad with his walking, like striped patterned floor mats.  To this day my Mum can’t sing their praises enough!

Fast forward to now and I was so inspired by my friend who ran TCS 2024 London Marathon we both entered the ballot for 2025… and I got a place 🙈… call it “setting myself a challenge” or a “foolish decision which has backfired” ultimately the answer is the same =  I am running (with some walking) in TCS 2025 London Marathon and I’d love to do a little bit of fundraising in memory of my dad along the way. 

They say the training and preparation is the real marathon and the event day is just your victory lap! I hoping this mindset gets me through all that’s ahead of me! 🤣 

Please help by sponsoring me with whatever you can. The money raised will help fund groundbreaking research and change the lives of the Parkinson's community. 

Thankyou 

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£1,210 + £ 287.50 GiftAid

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£800

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My updates

London Marathon 2025 = Done

Monday 28th Apr
Well folks…. That’s all done! I won’t lie it was tough, really rough, at times I had to dig deep and remember my why…. But I kept moving forwards and I am overwhelmed by the generosity of donations I have received! Thankyou so much!!! xxx

That’s a wrap… London here I come…. 🏃🏼‍♀️🙌🏻

Thursday 24th Apr
The training plan has been followed (mostly) And there’s nothing more I can do now other than show up and keep moving!! In 3 days time I will (hopefully)more than half way around London Marathon… 🏃🏼‍♀️ It ain’t gonna be fast, it ain’t gonna be pretty. But hopefully it’s going to a EPIC!!!! 💥 I’m raising money in memory of my dad for Parkinson’s so I’m sure there will be many emotions on my little mooch around the 26.2 miles! 💙 If you wanted to send any pennies my way via my sponsor link below they would be very much appreciated! 🙏🏻 https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/catherinekirkham

21 miles ✅

Tuesday 8th Apr
Last long run completed last week so now it’s taper time

Let’s Do This!!🙌🏻

Monday 24th Mar
So my 21 miler last week was cut short as my nan was moved to end of life care, she died on the Monday, 99 years old! What an age…🥰 Photo of my nan and my little boy a couple of years back. Today I was back at it… 7 miles in the bank, felt good, felt strong! One long run left to do before I taper… Let’s Do This!! 🙌🏻

20 mile run ☑️

Tuesday 11th Feb
Yesterday I did a 20 miler… 
It was tough and my legs are paying for it today! 🫤

Do I have the ability to run another 6ish miles??  Why not sponsor me and find out?? 🤣🤔🤷🏼‍♀️

Big miles coming in now (big miles to me)

Thursday 30th Jan
17 miles in the bag today… 
That was rough going… but they are done! 

And as a very wise lady told me today, I haven’t got many big ones left to do now (I worked it out to be 3 big runs left to do before Race Day) 🙌🏻

First run on my own into double digits!

Saturday 16th Nov

Thank you to my sponsors

£5

Nicola Coker

Sorry its late! Well done - you should be super proud :-) x

£15

Hannah Jamieson

What an achievement for such a great cause. Well done you!! Amazing xx

£20

Lee Wheeldon

£20

Anonymous

Well done, Catherine. An excellent effort and for a very deserving charity.

£30

Denis And Laura Brett

Well done Cat Love Denis and Laura (Jo's mum and dad)

£10

Fiona Rawlings

Well done Cat, what an amazing achievement and an amazing cause

£30

Michelle Hilton

Keep going girl, so proud of you. Your Dad will be smiling and watching over you xx

£10

Andi And Kyle

You got this Cat!

£20

Emma Cook

Good luck today Cat! You will absolutely smash it and for the most incredible cause!! Well done my lovely xx

£10

Nick Palmer

Good luck Cat 👏

£20

Jodie Tarrier

To one of my oldest school friends I just wanted you to know I am so proud of you doing this and can’t wait to track you round to that finish line. You are amazing, a total inspiration and I have every faith you will smash this! Lots of love Jodie (and family) xxxxxx

£20

Susan Austin

Well done Catherine what a truly worthy cause.

£23

Joanne Ayrton

Good luck Cat go smash it xx

£10

Kerry Lawes

You’ve got this Cat- wishing you all the best xx

£20

David Hambly

Well done Cat, a huge undertaking for anyone but even more so for someone with such small legs ;) I’ve every confidence you’ll smash it, best of luck and well done! 👏 💪

£10

Claire Bryan

You can do this Catherine! I’ve been listening to your Mum tell me about the training you’ve done since you began 🥳🤩

£20

Lauren Hall

Cat, I am so unbelievably proud of you for taking on this challenge and know your Dad would be too! Will be tracking you (from the comfort of my sofa!).... Go smash it mate! Love you xx

£20

Iain P

Good luck, you’ve got this!! x

£20

David Nurdin

Good luck 👍

£10

Natalie George

Good luck, you absolute legend! You’re about to run 26.2 miles—ON PURPOSE for a fantastic cause. Most people don’t even like driving that far without snacks. Remember: it’s not about speed, it’s about enjoying the experience and getting that medal. You’ve trained, you’ve suffered, and now it’s your time to shine (and chafe in all the worst places). Go boss it, you got this! P.S. Don’t trust a fart after mile 18.

£20

Catherine Kirkham

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Shirley And Roger

Have a great time

£30

Ed Cochrane

Leave a dust cloud as you sprint round!! Best of luck Cat...go girl!!!

£10

Glennis Williams

£20

Phyllis & Roger Jones

£10

Andi & Kyle

£10

David Stevenson

Good luck Cat !

£10

Irene Card

£20

Heather

Keep on running Cuz! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

£30

Rupert

Stick to your plan, ( including resting in the preceding days!) and don’t be tempted to deviate from it on the day. 😀

£30

Ray Engley

Good luck Catherine we fully support your time & effort in completing this challenge “ go girl”

£30

Nan

We know you can do it and we'll be watching over you xx

£20

Marjory Maccallum

Hi Cat - great going getting those miles in - I'm sure that with all this training you will be able to 'enjoy' the day! Good luck and hope all goes well xx

£20

Stephen & Xander

Good Luck!

£30

Louise Wright

Your dad would be very proud. All the best for the big day xxx

£50

Barbara Kirkham

You can do it , I have every faith in you. Your dad would be so proud as am I ❤️x

£20

Kelly Higginbottom

Good luck. I’ll be watching out for you on the telly 😁.x

£10

Caroline Holland (mills)

Good luck and well done for doing it. I worked with your dad in Salisbury a long time ago and am happy to contribute to such a good cause xx

£20

Vicky & Sean Brady

Good luck Cat, your Dad would be very proud of you xx

£5

Hayley Viveash

Good luck on this amazing challenge

£30

Mum

Supporting you 100%! You are amazing! X

£20

Mark Blunt

£10

Anonymous

£26

Steve Holbrow

Good luck Catherine!

£5

Dave Topp

Good luck Cat. Keep on running!

£5

Alison Hamson

Good luck Cat

£10

Emma Millarvie

Good luck Cat, doing a great (but crazy!!) thing for a charity close to my heart.

£10

Kim Weston

Good Luck Cat!! I'll try and spot you on the day from the safety of the crowd line!

£10

Julie Ridley

Good Luck Cat ! I know you will be amazing and your Dad will be so proud of you xxx

£10

Paul Howlett

Good luck!

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Anonymous

£10

Dave Grainger

Wishing you all the very best running the London Marathon. What a great cause and good luck with all the training as well.

£10

Julia Vince

Good luck Cat, go smash it 💪

£10

Becks Williams

I can assure you, that you will find those last 6 miles, even if at the moment it’s hard to believe. I know you can do it & with your Dad tucked in your heart, hitching a ride, you’ll smash it xx

£10

Pete Sparrow

Great cause for a great sergeant! Good luck and well done

£10

Gemma Blake

Good luck Cat! Even getting this far and committing to the training is an awesome achievement! Have fun on the day!

£10

Becky Atkinson

£5

Katherine Holton

Go Cat!!! You will absolutely smash it xx

£26

Andy Fee

Good luck Cat. will be a great achievement for a very worthy cause. Andy

£30

Kate Martin

Good luck.

£30

Matt & Kelly

Go and smash it Cat . In tough times when you have been there for us , determination shines through xx

£10

Philip Meadows

Hi Cat, Wishing you all the best on this epic challenge!! Smash it dude!!

£20

Tim Richards

Good luck Cat. Such a worthy cause

£10

Lisa Lovatt

Good luck Cat, amazing cause and wishing you all the best xx

£10

Georgia Roberts

Your going to smash it!!! We all wish you the best of luck for the big day 👍

£10

Alexandra Booth

Go Cat! ❤️

£20

Pete Daniels

£25

Stephanie Brazier

Good luck Cat!

£10

Anonymous