Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
As many of you know, in August last year we lost our beloved Grandad, ‘GD’. It has been absolutely devastating not having him here, he’s left a huge hole in our hearts and life just isn’t the same without him.
He had been suffering with Parkinson’s and it was becoming progressively worse. He hated it. It was awful watching him suffer with it and to see the devastating impact it was having on him, not just physically but emotionally as well.
GD was super fit. He played football well into his 50s (incredible!!) so what better way to continue his legacy by entering this crazy challenge to raise funds for Parkinson’s in his name.
Whilst I enjoy exercising, I really do not enjoy running! 25km is a huge challenge for me, I really don’t know how/if I’m going to get round! But I wanted to challenge myself, and fight hard, just as GD did right until the end.
So on 17th May, my brother and I will be taking part in the 2025 Jurassic Coast Challenge for Parkinson’s UK. We would really appreciate your support!
Please help by sponsoring us if you can. All money raised will help fund breakthroughs and help support the Parkinson's community.
Thank you in advance, wish us luck!
We love you GD and miss you so much ❤️
Thank you to my sponsors
£20
Lianne Carter
£10
Laura Emily Davies
Congratulations Charli and a huge well done! You should be very proud! Love, Laura and Tim
£50
Sophie G
Well done, girl! Absolutely smashed it x
£30
Luff Family
Great cause supported by a wonderful lady.
£30
The Marshes
You are an absolute legend Charls! 👏👏👏your grandad would be so bloomin proud of you and Caelan xxxx
£20
Matt, Hannah & Harriette
Go on Charli! Go smash it!
£20
Matt Charlton
Best of luck!
£10
Claire Crowther
Amazing work lady - go smash it
£10
Eleanor Bryant
Go on Charli!
£20
Adrian Millan
Well done with your running, keep it going.
£30
Laura And Tom
Good luck Charli you will smash it like you do with everything. Xx
£20
Victoria Jackson
Good luck to you both, there’s no doubt you’ll smash it! X
£30
Tom Blevins
Well done Charli
£20
Jenna Allen
Keep going my beautiful friend. You are doing an amazing thing! 🩷
£20
Jennifer Moles
Good luck!! Love Jen Moles xx
£10
Simon Gilligan
Good luck. You'll smash it!
£20
Paul, Jess And Olivia
♥️
£10
Laura Simmons
Best of luck Charli & Caelan, be proud of yourselves! Xx
£30
Liz, Nick And Francesca
Good luck Charli, you will absolutely smash it 💪🏼
£10
Chloe Compton
£20
Sim
£20
Becky Beezhold
Go smash it Charlie! You are so strong and so bloody brilliant! Good luck to both you and Caelan! That Jurrasic coastal trail won’t know what’s hit it! ❤️
£50
Emily Gebhard
Good Luck!! I’m sure your Grandad is very proud of you. Xxx
£60
Debbie Henderson
Good Luck to you both love you lots GD would be so proud Love mum and dad xxx
£20
Carly Riley
Good luck with the run Charli. I’m sure you will be amazing and your grandad will be watching, cheering you on. You should be so proud of yourself when it is complete. What an achievement!! 🩷🩷
£20
Angela Wardall
£10
Leanne Brown
Good luck Charli, you’ll smash it! Xxx
£20
Kevin & Lisa Farr
Well done Charli , you go and smash this girl . Kevin and Lisa Xx
£30
Jo And Stuart Prior
Good luck Charli - you will be amazing 💪 xxx
£10
Kira
Good Luck Hendo! I know you’ll smash this like you do everything you put your mind to 💪🏼 Proud of you! Xx
£10
The Harris Family
Good luck darling, been following your training and you are smashing it we are so very proud of you love you lots ♥️♥️♥️
£10
Jack Wisniewski
Good luck Charli
£10
Jamie, Sarah, Sophia & Jacob
Good luck Charlie! We’re sure you’ll smash it! Remember, eat pasta.. run fasta!😂 Best of luck from the four of us!
£10
Katie Farrington
Wishing you the best of luck, not that you'll need it since you're destined to succeed xx
£50
The Vissians
Go Charli, just be your amazing self ❤️❤️
£20
Rhiannon Whiteley
Good luck Charli! Love John, Rhi & William xxx
£30
Samuel Arksey
Let’s go!!! Keep up the hard work and enjoy the process. You’re doing amazing 👏🏼
£55
The Duncans
You’ve got this Charli! What an amazing challenge for such an important cause. Lots of love
£10
Cally Marsh
Good luck Charli, you’ll smash it 💕
£15
Vicky Taylor
you will smash it 🥰
£50
Mark Njotsa (jotty)
All the best, First met Charlie when I was 15/16 he was always there to talk to & for advice. A great measure of a man in every aspect possible 💙
£20
John Marlow
Good luck you amazing woman
£20
Deeanne Dexeter
Is there anything you can’t do?! Great challenge for an amazing cause. Good luck Charli! Love from Deeanne, Matt & Rupert xxx
£10
Madison Manning
Good luck Charli, I know you’re going to absolutely smash this challenge. Xxx
£20
Amy Palmer
This is no small feat—25km is huge! Cheering you on all the way for such a good cause.
£10
Lesley Osborne
£100
Lianne Murphy
You know it’s in your head not in your legs, right? You will absolutely smash it girl. Never in doubt 💥
£10
Kirsten Howe
You got this Charli!
£20
Emma Charlton
Insane challenge! You can do it! And how proud would GD be ☺️
£20
Elaine & Derrick Xx
Good luck!
£20
Laura Patrick
Go on Charli, you've got this 💪🏃♀️
£50
Jason Taylor
Go on Girl!!!!!
£10
The Hitchcocks
Good luck!
£25
The Nobles Xx
We’ve no doubt that you’ll achieve this tough challenge for your precious GD! Good luck Charls ❤️
£25
Emma York
Having done this route and knowing how hard it is, we are super proud of you for running it!! You wouldn’t be you without pushing yourself to your limits! Love you lots Emma, Ashley, Cason, ✨
£10
Anonymous
Just to get you started 🥰
This is an amazing achievement, Charli, you should be so proud!