David Gaffey

Manchester Marathon 2026

Why am I fundraising for Parkinson’s uk?

Hi! Just your average 40 odd year old dad to two girls. Why the bloody hell is he running a marathon? You might think, but around 8 years ago my mum (mar) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This was very devastating for such an incredible woman like my mar, who will always put anybody before herself and will always focus on her family. This has taken a hard hit on our family with my mar having the occasional fall which could result in some injuries making her incapable of achieving her everyday tasks. If I was able to reach the finish line of this marathon, it would not only change my life, but also my mars. If you are able to spare the odd penny or pound, this would help massively in me achieving this goal, many thanks to anybody willing to donate. 

See you at the finish line!

My achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

£20

Rip Barrie

In memory of Barrie Cooper

£30

Mum

So very proud of you good luck son you can do this cxc

£20

Emma C

Good luck❤️

£32.23

Philip Crowshaw

£21.84

Tania Gass

Good luck muppet

£21.60

Lillie-mai & Jaydn

Well Done Uncle Dave, super proud to see you doing this. ❤️

£21.84

Jade Harte

You’ll smash it! Best of luck! Jade, Nick, Fliss and Alfie x

£21.84

Cat Fearnley

Amazing cause, good luck! I’m sure mama M is super proud, and you’ll do a smashing job :)

£32.23

Kathryn Thompson

Such a great cause, good luck👍

£50

Natasha Gaffey

Couldn’t be prouder, love from your 3 💖💖💖 xxx

£50

The Kelly's

Proud of you x