Cathryn and Ian Merga

Great North Run 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Great North Run on 13 September 2026 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK. 

Please help by sponsoring me whatever you can. All the money raised will go to Parkinson’s UK nurses, to provide much-needed advice, support and information for people who are living with the condition.

My achievements

My updates

Running the Great North for Parkinsons UK

Friday 31st Jul
Having run the Great North in 2022 my husband wanted to run again and persuaded me and his daughter to enter as well. Now with 7 weeks to go it is feeling very real. We are running for Parkinsons UK as we have friends and family who have the illness. This is definitely the only time I will be doing a half marathon! Any donations much appreciated. 

Thank you to my sponsors

£50

Gillian & Dave

You’ve got this! Lots of love 🥰

£12.25

Clifford Scott

Good luck. A very worthy cause.

£55.88

Alison Swain

Good luck and enjoy!!

£109.25

Anu And Crawford

Good luck Cath & Ian! You have got this!

£15

Claire And Rob Lyon

Good luck guys! We shall be cheering you on from home. X

£55.88

Lesley Sundstrom

Good luck

£55.88

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