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Running for My Mom — and a Future Without Parkinson’s
Why Parkinson’s Matters to Everyone
Imagine waking up one morning and your body just doesn’t do what your mind tells it to. That’s Parkinson’s. And it’s affecting more and more people — not just the elderly, but people far younger than we’d expect.
It’s not just about aging. Research now shows that Parkinson's disease is also tied to inflammation, gut health, and the way we live — what we eat, how much we move, the stress we carry. What happens in our gut can shape what happens in our brain years later.
That’s why Parkinson’s matters to all of us — because it’s not something that happens “to other people.” It’s a wake-up call about how we live today.
My Mom: The Fighter Behind This Run
My mom started showing the first signs of Parkinson’s before she turned 60 — her walk got slower, she’d forget small things, and she had a slight limp on her left side.
She’s incredibly resilient. One day she tried on my new running shoes and said, “These feel so bouncy!” I ended up giving them to her — and to my surprise, she started light jogging. She doesn’t give in to her fate and keeps moving, even when the medication makes her nauseous, sluggish, or foggy.
It’s not easy — some days are really hard — but she still pushes herself to exercise, because she knows that every bit of movement helps slow things down. That’s her way of fighting back.
Why I Run: Movement as Medicine
I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to honor her strength — and to raise awareness that Parkinson’s isn’t just a disease of aging. It’s something deeply connected to our lifestyle and food.
I run because I believe movement is medicine. Staying active is one of the best ways to protect both body and mind. Running reminds me every day that prevention starts with how healthy we live — and that awareness is where change begins.
I’m running this marathon to support the Parkinson's UK Research to help us better understand, slow down, and one day prevent Parkinson’s.
Please donate, your support helps fund groundbreaking research, raise awareness, and give people like my mom a better chance at living fully.
Thank you, Christine
