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 8 September 2024 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 updates
Final update
Sunday 13th Oct This is the final week of my fundraising. Dad now has more days of being in a confused/agitated state. I’m not sure that he knows who I am most of the time 😢. He’s had a visit from his youngest great granddaughter Snowbeer (really Sofia but his hearing isn’t great)which he really enjoyed.
Three weeks on
Sunday 29th Sep I can’t believe that 3 weeks have passed since the run. Dad is slowly getting worse with more bad days than good. A positive is that he’s very well cared for. Another is that his appetite remains very good. It’s hard to believe that this time last year his major worry was that he didn’t think he could afford to buy Christmas presents Share
Job done!! 🏅
Sunday 8th Sep What a day!! An early start to drive as close to the finish line as possible before the roads closed. Bus ride, long walk to the start and then it rained 😫. Previously bought ponchos now no use because I’m already wet. The run itself was good, lots of people around supporting despite the weather. There were a few more ‘ups’ than I expected but all was well. The wheels almost came off at mile 11 but a member of the Parkinson’s support grabbed my hand and told me that I could do it. Thank you!! Thanks also must go to the lovely Vicky from run club who kept me going, faster than I normally would too. Anyway, that’s it. I’m still a bit damp but almost home Share
One week to go
Sunday 1st Sep Last training run done today. 6 more miles in the bag. I’ve done as much as I can possibly do to prepare myself for the day.
Wish I had his appetite
Tuesday 27th Aug
14 sleeps to go
Sunday 25th Aug Two weeks to go 😬. Another 12 miles in the bag, an extra 1.1 was doable.
Gardening party
Tuesday 20th Aug
3 weeks to go
Sunday 18th Aug Today’s training run was a 12 mile route around Scunthorpe. It wasn’t easy, hills were involved and it was very warm. At mile 10 I could easily have thrown in the towel, the ‘it’s only a parkrun left to do’ played no part in my mind. Then I started thinking of dad’s daily struggles. I’m not sure if he’s totally aware of what’s going on every day but he does have days when he asks ‘was I dreaming?’ The hallucinations that he experiences and tells us about are exhausting to us, to him when his brain is dealing with it all the time it must be worse. If he can cope, so can I. 3 weeks to go and only 1.1 mile more than I’ve done today. Easy 😬 Share
4 weeks to go
Sunday 11th Aug Another week closer already. 10 mile training run this morning which felt ok (apart from the heat). Only a parkrun left to add on.
My dad
Sunday 28th Jul Early this year my dad was diagnosed with ideopathic Parkinson’s. We knew very little about the condition other than the obvious shaking and the facial mask. We are still learning new things each week, facing different challenges that come with the condition. By raising money, I hope it will help with future research into the condition ShareThank you to my sponsors
£30
Jackie Mchale
£10
David
Awesome work Christine x
£20
Hilary Spooner
You’re doing amazing Chris. Well done. Your Dad will be very proud of you. xx
£5
Janet Clayton
£10
Nicole T
£50
Pauline Lees
Well done chris a fantastic cause close to your heart ❤️ Matt & Pauline
£10
Dawn Dixon
Your determination to succeed will help you smash this 💪🏼
£10
Russ Ingham
£10
Fiona Mccormack
Good luck Christine stay focused.
£10
Helen
Good Luck Chris 👍 💓
£10
Mandy F
Good luck x
£5
Lynn Walker
Good Luck! Hope you enjoy the experience! xx
£5
Vicky Playford
Good luck Christine x
£50
Sam
You can do it my work bestie xx
£10
Carol Hepworth
Good luck Chris🏃♀️
£10
Sally Walker
Good luck Chris, you’ll smash it x
£20
Mandy Gibson
£20
Jonnie Armstrong
Go girl !
£20
Janice North
£15
Jeanette Dudley-wood
Extremely proud of you chris Never give up on anything or anyone Unique qualities Go smash it ❤️
£50
Charlotte & Lucy
Good luck mum! Grandad will be proud and Grandad Daisy will be cheering you on ❤️
£10
Wendy
Good luck. My dad suffered with Parkinson’s too so a very special cause
£5
Daniel Hart
£10
Tracy & Adi
Good luck Christine! You'll be amazing!
£20
Daz Waring
You will smash it Chris
£20
Hodgson Family
Good Luck Chris, just have fun as you’ve already put the hardwork in!
£10
Joanne Waud
You will smash it, good luck xx
£10
Jacky Brown
Good luck Chris, you’ll smash it! xxx
£10
Cheryl, Julian & Ava X
Good luck Christine xxx
£10
Sarah Withers
Good luck Christine. You can do it!
£20
Claire R
Good luck Mrs E, you’ll smash it ❤️
£5
Emma
Good luck Christine I'm sure you will smash it.
£10
Anne Fothergill
Good Luck Chris
£20
Heidi
You will be ace
£15
Mandy + Elaine
£10
Kathy Hucknall
Well done on your run today. You will smash the GNR
£10
Nick
£20
Garry Hobson
Great charity, good luck
£10
Helen Hodson
Good luck Chris !
£10
Chris Randall
£10
Nicole Williams
Good luck xx
£30
Jacky Shelley
All the very best Chris. I know you can do it x
£20
Great work Chris