Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
In March 2027, I’ll be taking on the Bath Half Marathon for my Mum, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in July 2025.
Parkinson’s is so much more than “just a tremor”. It is an incurable, progressive condition that can affect movement, sleep, energy, pain, speech, mood, memory and so many parts of everyday life. And its impact doesn’t stop with the person diagnosed — it changes the lives of their family too. It brings uncertainty, worry, frustration and fear about what the future might look like, while forcing families to adapt to changes they never expected. Watching someone you love face those challenges is incredibly difficult, especially knowing there is currently no cure, but it also makes you realise just how resilient and inspiring they are.
So, in March, I’ll be running those 13.1 miles for my mum. Every step will be for her — for the things Parkinson’s has changed, for the things it cannot take away, and for the hope that one day there will be better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. I’m running to raise awareness, to raise money for research and support, and to show my mum how much she means to me. Most importantly, I’m running to remind her that she will never have to face this alone.
This race is going to be challenging, but it’s nothing compared with the challenges Parkinson’s can bring. For me, it will be 13.1 miles on one day. For my mum, Parkinson’s is something she has to face every single day.
For my mum. For our family. For everyone living with Parkinson’s. And for the hope that one day, no family will have to hear the words “there is no cure.”💙
