Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the TCS 2025 London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support!
I am running in memory of my Dad, Richard Hembrough. Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at the age of 40. As a family (Tricia (Mum), brothers (myself, Giles and Oliver) and sister (Ellen)), and with a cocktail of drugs, we tried to ensure he led a full and happy life until he passed away at the age of 69 in 2014. He was an inspiration to us all. Although daily activities were often a challenge for him, he was always smiling and making jokes (usually very corny). He never complained about what life had thrown at him. He loved going on holidays with Mum, and spending time with family. He especially loved entertaining his grandchildren. They all have very fond memories of Gramps.
Although it's been a decade now since we lost him, we still miss him everyday.
And finally, I have to mention my mum, Tricia, who tirelessly cared for Dad every day. She has been an active member of the Parkinson's Disease community in Bath and Bristol for almost four decades.
This year my aim is to run the marathon in under 3 hours!
Please help by sponsoring me with whatever you can. The money raised will help fund groundbreaking research and change the lives of the Parkinson's community.
Thank you to my sponsors
£50
Simon M
£20
Veronica Jackson
£5
Beth
£10
Suzanne Sanderson
£50
Giles Hembrough
Pick your favourite ai message: You've got this! Remember all the training and the strength you've built. Enjoy the moment!" "Keep moving forward. Each step is a victory. The finish line is closer than you think!" "Believe in yourself. You are capable of amazing things. Run with determination and pride!" "Don't give up now! You're so close to reaching your goal. Keep pushing, keep running!" "You're doing great! Take it one step at a time. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the journey!"
£30
Nigel Holland
Good luck Gareth. Have a great day
£20
Rv
Good luck matey 😀
£10
Mark E
Good luck GG
£50
Ellen Hembrough
Go for it Gareth!
£10
Anonymous
£10
Tish Bourke
Good luck Gareth!
£20
Robin Fletcher
Good luck Gareth
£10
Megan Price
Good luck!! From Megan and Henry
£20
Marion And Ray (india Trip)
Good luck Gareth
£50
Graham Long & Sue Long
Go Gareth and beat your record. Good luck.
£10
Kevin Forder
Good luck, from your Mums India Holiday 2025 friends
£20
Mark Bourke
I suspect you would comfortably win the "BIL" VO2 max competition.
£20
Andrew Street
Hello Gareth . Good luck with the marathon. I won't be joining you. I'm bedding in a new hip.... AA
£20
Carolyn Irish
Have a great run Gareth. From your Mum’s friend in Poole 😀
£10
James Maggs
£20
Janet Fernihough
Will be willing you on every second of the way. You've got this!
£20
Mark Fernihough
Looking forward to watching you run. I'm sure it'll be great whatever time you do.
£20
Alex Seymour
Enjoy the day Gareth!
£50
Patrick Hembrough
Good luck Gareth x
£20
Pauline Ann Jordan
£10
Graham Evans
Good luck on the day and hope it goes well for you
£20
Sue White (malmesbury Branch)
£20
Malcolm Terry
Good luck Gareth, thank you and enjoy your day.
£50
Anonymous
£20
Tai Chi Group
Donations from Derek and Janet Elsbury £10 and Cynthia Powell £10
£25
Penny (from Tai Chi Friday Group)
Good Luck, and hope the weather is good!
£60
Keynsham Puk Coffee Morning
This donation is on behalf of members of Keynsham PUK coffee morning. They are - Carole Holmes £10 Edwina Morris £5 Heather and Owen Tapper £5 Janet Cann £5 Anne Gladstone £20 Dave Offer £5 Sue Kelly £5 and Helen Beales £5
£30
Patricia Hembrough
Go to it Gareth! love from Mum
£50
Anya Hembrough
Go Gareth!!!!
Good luck G-Man!! Great cause and hopefully you'll hit your time target. Run Forest, run!