Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that has no cure and gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. And Parkinson's is on the rise. Someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes in the UK today. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million.
In 2024 my Nan was diagnosed with Parkinson's and passed away in January of this year. Over those two years she rapidly declined, meaning she couldn’t do the things she loved and needed around the clock support.
On the 11th of October 2026 I will be running the Bournemouth Half Marathon for her and all those diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s UK is the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.
From searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, to funding research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.
That’s why I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK.
Thank you to my sponsors
£10
Kerri Swanepoel
£23.45
Tasha Rendell
So proud of you, keep running girl!💕
£6.06
Jocelyn Talmage-rostron
Good luck! ❤️
£22.80
Aime Clarke
Go Freya great charity to do my auntie had Parkinson x
£200
James Bryers
Nan would be very proud of you!!!!!
£22.80
Caitlyn Talmage-rostron
You’ll be amazing and I know you’ll make your Nan proud ❤️
£10
Ciara Carpenter
So so proud! Good luck and lots of love
£22.80
Teresa Humphrey
Good luck Freya with the run, Love Teresa
£10
Alexa Rendell
Good luck Freya!!
£33.15
Daniel Bryers
Good luck! Such a nice thing to do in Nans memory x
£5
Nathalie
A brilliant cause - sending love to you and your family 💗
£10
Emily Pickles
You’ve got this girl! So proud xxx
£54.75
Nigel Saul
Good luck Freya...
£107
Sherry
Go girl!!
£22.80
Good luck beautiful!!