Emma Ashdown

Cardiff Half Marathon 2025

Running Cardiff Half with Parkinson's - For My Dad.

This October, I’m taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon to support Parkinson’s UK — a cause that means a lot to me. My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 11 years ago, and I’ve seen firsthand the impact it’s had on his life and our family’s. 

He continues to stay strong, and I couldn’t be a prouder daughter, therefore this run is for him and others fighting Parkinson’s.

Every donation, big or small, will go towards vital research and support services that can truly make a difference. I’d be so grateful for any support – whether it's a donation or cheering me on along the way. Let’s take a step closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.

Thank you so much! 

Emma :) 

Thank you to my sponsors

£100

Lucas Jackson

Great challenge for a great cause!

£50

Simon Peacock

Good Luck!

£50

Tim Wood

Well done and I hope it hurts a bit 🤪

£10

Grace Wood

Amazing Emma ❤️❤️❤️

£30

Tom Robertson

£50

Carolyn Youdell

Well done Emma! You are a star… hope the miles just fly by 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️ with lots of love from all of us at 22! And Bailey too 🐶🐶

£40

Pete, Jane & The Clan Xxxxxx

Good Luck Emma From across the road xxxxxx

£20

Charlotte Brown

Go smash it! 🤩

£10

Emily Brown

Go Emma!!!!! Can’t wait to support you 🥰🥰🥰

£50

Antonio Valério

Hi Emma, this is very sweet of you, and such a demonstration of pure love. We haven’t met yet, but I was lucky enough to have worked with and became friends with your mother, and that’s how I became a fan of the Ashdowns :) i wish you and your lovely family all the best, especially to your father. Stay strong 💪🏼

£20

Gemma Pascual

Well done Emma! Amazing initiative💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

£10

Yuri Van De Veerdonk

Great initiative Emma. Good luck!

£10

Mariola Valero

£15

James Miller

£10

Jason Young

Best of luck Emma

£10

Kate Young

Good luck Emma x

£10

Poppy Young

Good luck Emma!! You’ll smash it, love you lots xx

£20

Isabelle Bates

You’re amazing Em, so so proud of you! Good luck ❤️

£20

Matt Barbuti

Good luck. Lots of love from Matt and Linda

£10

Cara

Good luck Emma!! So so proud of you, you’re going to be amazing ❤️❤️