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Dawn Clarke

Walkies for Parkinson's 2026

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17
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My target 30 miles

Why Ruby & I are fundraising for Parkinson's UK

🐾 Walkies for Parkinson’s 🐾

Hello

As some of you know, I was diagnosed with Early onset Parkinson’s seven years ago, so this is a cause very close to my heart.

Ruby and I are taking part in Walkies for Parkinson’s which starts in on the 1st of October,  to raise awareness, support vital research and help improve life for everyone affected by the condition.💙

Due to my health last year I started, but was unable to complete the challenge. In 2024, I achieved 60 miles supported by Mike, Ellie and Fern.

I am going to start with a target of 30 miles this year but hope to complete 60.🤞 if anyone would like to join us on a walk, you would be very welcome it’s certainly easier to walk further with company.


Any donations to support our fundraising and encourage us would be much appreciated, thank you.


If you’re unable to donate, sharing this post would also be a wonderful way to support us.


Thank you so much 💙🐾


🐾 Walkies for Parkinson’s 🐾


https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/dawnclarke/walkies-for-parkinsons


#WalkiesForParkinsons #ParkinsonsAwareness #TeamRuby




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Village Walks with added bonus of family stop offs

Friday 16th Oct
Today, Ruby and I walked across the fields to my mum's house. A walk is one of Ruby's favourites..  

It's such a bonus having family living in the same village as us . They all live in different parts of the village so we get to do different walks.  We normally end up staying for a cup of tea and a catch up. 
It's also an added bonus if it's raining, we get to stop off or sometimes get a lift home if it's getting dark or raining heavily. 

Today, Ruby and I walked across the fields to my mum's house. A walk is one of Ruby's favourites..  

It's great you get to walk and also see your family as well. 

Thanks for my recent donations if you're able to support us by denoting any amount you will help to make a difference to the life, others and Support much needed research research. 

Bradford on Avon Ducks Cream Tea and Walk

Thursday 8th Oct
 Ruby myself and my sister Jane had a lovely afternoon in the sunshine.  
We went to Bradford on Avon and had a lovely cream tea in   Cafe.  This was an auction prize I won that the cafe had very kindly donated.  
Then we walked along the river and canal to the Cross Guns and back. 
Ruby was quite fascinated by the ducks and I thought at one point she was going to join them so we popped her back on her just to keep her safe. 

A lovely afternoon, we're going to plan a similar walk for next week.
Thank you to everyone that has donated to our fundraising us so far.
The link is below if you'd like to support us. 

Thank you 🐾🚶

We have started our miles

Monday 5th Oct
Ruby and I hav made a good start 

Day 1 Ruby Birthday

Friday 2nd Oct
Ruby has had a lovely day doing what she loves best fetching a ball.

It’s her birthday today she’s now 3=years old.

Our first walk today as part of the challenge was with my Dad,

Looking forward to this October 1st joining other walkers raise money

Tuesday 22nd Sep

## What a Difference a Year Makes

This time last year, I was struck down by a horrible virus that affected my breathing and my heart. I had very little energy and couldn’t do very much at all.

After lots of visits to the doctors and hospital—including spending Christmas in hospital—no one could really pinpoint what was wrong. Following my hospital stay, I had further tests privately and finally got to the bottom of what was causing my health problems.

Fast-forward a year and I’m feeling so much better. I’m slowly building up my fitness again with two gym sessions a week and finally beginning to feel more like my old self.

Hopefully, Ruby and I will be able to complete all the miles we’ve set ourselves for Walkies for Parkinson’s. Ruby is certainly ready to go! We’ve already been enjoying lots more walks together since I stopped working.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported us—it really does mean a lot. We’ll keep you updated on our progress throughout the month.

Fingers crossed for plenty of enjoyable walks, lots of miles and, of course, plenty of adventures with Ruby and her mum Fern ❤️🐾





Thank you to my sponsors

£33.83

Dad

Good luck to you and Ruby …hope you smash your target xxxx

£20

Steve Berry

Wishing you all the best. Stay positive.

£33.83

Greig

You’ve got this Dawn

£23.45

James Trafford

Best wishes

£17.89

A Bunyard

£12.25

Dawn Clarke