Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that has no cure and gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. And Parkinson's is on the rise. Someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes in the UK today. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million.
Parkinson’s UK is the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.
From searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, to funding research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.
That’s why I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK.
My updates
In Memory of John Eckersall
Friday 25th SepI’ve decided to take on the challenge of running a half marathon on 11th October 2026, something I originally planned to do simply for the fitness, the challenge and to see if I could push myself to the finish line.
I wasn’t planning on raising money for charity as I’ve never been comfortable asking people for donations. However, my dad sadly passed away in June this year, and I thought it would be really special to run it in his memory while raising money for Parkinson’s UK.
If anyone is able to spare anything at all, it would mean so much to me. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will give me that extra little push when things get tough on the day and remind me why I’m doing it. ❤️
This one’s for you, Dad. 🩵
Thank you to my sponsors
£23.45
Laura Mortimer
£20
Dave Hall
£12.25
Mark Armstrong
About time you took the beard out for a run.
£20
Che Varley
Good luck pal
£5
Rob & Sophie
Good luck pal You’ll smash it 💪🏻
£12.25
Kerry Eckersall Baker
Dad would be so proud of you and he will be with you in spirit and heart we will be cheering you on all way from Hull love you brother x x x
£20
Jess Judd
Good luck
£10
Karen Whitehead
Good luck
£10
Jodie
Good luck you dad will be very proud of you
£12.25
Lord Dallas Lee Meakin
Wishing you all the best brother on this event, Dad would be proud of you xxx much love
£12.25
Jackie Jackson
Good luck Dalton
£23.45
Aidan Richardson
£12.25
Anonymous
Good luck mate 💪
£12.25
Susan Eckersall
Dad would be so proud of you son . Will be Cheering you on, 11th October from the finishing line xx
£12.25
Anonymous
Good luck!
£55.88
Rick Gunby
Good luck mate. Great cause!
£12.25
David Scholes
Hi mate sorry to hear about ur dad sending my love
£12.25
Anonymous
You’ve got this mate
Good luck Dalton