David Gaffey

Manchester Marathon 2026

Why am I fundraising for Parkinson’s uk?

Hi! Just your average 45 year old dad to two amazing girls. Why the bloody hell am I running a marathon? You might think, but around 8/9 years ago my mum (mar) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and very recently onset Parkinson’s Dementia. This is very devastating for such an incredible woman like my mum, who always puts others before herself and always focus’s  on her family. This has taken a hard hit on on us all with my mum having the occasional fall which has resulted 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. 


Anybody that knows me knows I am not a runner so this is going to be a massive challenge. 


See you at the finish line!

My achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

£11.33

Tracey-anne Chadwick

Good luck Dave. What a great challenge to complete & for such a fantastic cause !

£31.87

Rick & Helen

Good luck today mate, go and smash it 💪🏻

£11.33

Max Laurie

Good luck David and enjoy the day.

£32.23

Jan C

Very proud of you ❤️ Wishing you all the best for a great run tomorrow Love you lots xxx

£20

The Shaws (becks, Chad & Coops)

Sending the best of luck! The time doesn’t matter but I hope the support on the way round carries you through! Coops says “Best of luck my God-farmer” 😂

£11.33

Keaton Joyce

£21.84

Kevin And Donna

Good luck Dave 💪🏻

£51

Chris Gaffey

Smash it bro proud of you

£10

Claire M

Good luck, you’ve got this x

£10

Barbara And Bill

Good luck Dave

£20

Ken Moran

Good luck matey

£31.51

Robinsons

Good luck Dave! You will smash it

£10

Ann Bridson

You have got this Dave, proud of you x

£20

Jay, Becky,megan,libby

You can do it Dave 💪

£21.84

Baz, Kelly, Maddy & Heidi

Good Luck Dave x

£20

Chris Lonsdale

Best of luck Dave, you've got this! X

£11.33

Jo .h

Good luck Dave , I'm sure you will do your Mum proud x

£11.33

Matthew Concannon

Best of luck my mate 🍻

£21.84

Anonymous

Proud of you baby bro

£10

Jack

Good luck!

£30

Nick Ennis

est of luck mate.

£6.11

Rachel Nixon

Good luck Dave..you won't need it though! You will do your mum proud!

£6.11

Linsey Pommer

Good luck xx

£11.33

Daniel Morbey

£50

Stephanie Ratcliffe

Good luck cuz, you'll smash it. xxx

£21.84

Amy, Pete, Liv And Isy

Good luck! You got this! Love the O'Dwyers and ET!

£21.84

Hannah Ball

You’re amazing, proud of you 🥳

£10

Jamie & Tony Goldstraw

Good luck Dave you’ll smash it x

£6.11

Chris M

Good luck Dave x

£10

Natalie Hilton

Good Luck Dave x

£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