Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
I will be running in the TCS 2026 London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK, in memory of my grandad Spike. Being from a very close family, we all helped and supported grandad with his battle against Parkinsons disease. Having seen first hand the impact that having the condition had, and how challenging and frustrating everyday activities became, is the reason I aim to raise as much sponsorship as possible for the charity. This will help support people with Parkinsons, their families, but also to help fund research into new treatments and a cure.
Grandad was diagnosed with Parkinsons when he was 65 and battled this disease for over 20 years. He took in his stride everything Parkinsons threw at him and never complained. He was determined to live life as normal as possible and found a way to be positive even when times would have been extremely challenging and tough. His motto being “Take each day as it comes.”
In the early stages, grandad suffered with involuntary shaking and his movement slowed down a lot. He later had limited mobility and balance issues, accompanied with other health issues linked to having Parkinsons. He was a fighter though and had inspiring determination, proving the doctors wrong on more than one occasion. Remembering how grandad loved and enjoyed life, even with all the obstacles Parkinson’s handed him, gives me the motivation to dedicate the next few months training to take on and complete the London Marathon.
Being given the opportunity to represent Parkinsons UK means so much to me, and I would really appreciate your support! Please help by sponsoring me and I will do the hard bit and run the 26.2 miles on April 26th. Every penny will help make a difference and is really appreciated. Thank you.
Thank you to my sponsors
£20
Sophie - Work
£30
Pete Fry
You'll smash it mate! Pete
£21.84
Ian Davidson
Go smash it dB
£10
Louise Lee
Good luck !
£11.33
Maxine Rumsey
£21.84
Danny Fitzpatrick
Go for it Dan mate
£11.33
Jeff Payne
Good luck mate
£20
Mel
Smash it DB!
£10
Vikki Sedgwick
Good luck Daniel !!! Very worthy charity too, personal one for me xxx
£30
Mark Willmore
Good luck mate 💪🏼
£20
Michelle Sampson
Good Luck Dan
£20
Martyn Cassell
Great cause Dan, close to my heart and I know you will smash it like you do everything in life.
£10
Chris Lack
£15
Claire Slade
Good luck Daniel. Well Done x Claire & Stu
£21.84
Adam Landen
All the best
£32.23
Anonymous
£15
Matt
Good luck mate !! Rather you than me! 😂
£21.84
Diane Hoult
Well done .
£10
Annette Olde
Good luck Dan to you and James x
£40
Steve
Good luck Dan.
£567
Dan Bacon
The Bacon Brothers Joint Charity Quiz Night March 21st 2026.
£20
Kelly Mehmet
Good luck Dan.
£21.84
Diane Willmore
Wishing you the very best for the marathon.
£20
Sam Mannering
£50
Mum And Dad
Good luck Daniel x
£10
Diddy
Good luck Daniel
£15
Jackie Bishop
Good luck
£10
Christine Carpenter
Good luck Daniel
£5
Carol
Good luck Daniel
£10
Linda
Good luck Daniel
£10
Barbara
Good luck Daniel
£21.84
Paul Rainer
£20
Janet And Martyn Willmore
Good luck Daniel
£20
Brian
Good luck Daniel
£50
Ann & Steve
Good luck Daniel. Love mum & dad xx
£427
Ian Boorman
From Boorman’s New Years Eve Party
£50
Janet Heathfield
Good luck Daniel with the training for the marathon and the big day. Grandad would be proud. 🏃🏻
Good luck Dan! You will smash it again!