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Georgina Earley

Great North Run 2026

Help me reach my goal of £350

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Great North Run on 13 September 2026 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK. 

Please help by sponsoring my challenge. All money raised will help fund breakthroughs and help support the Parkinson's community. 

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£235 + £53 GiftAid

My Goal

£350

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The wonderful man that is my Grandad!

Tuesday 21st Jul
I wanted to share one of the photos of my grandad, celebrating on father's day a few years ago! When he wasn't feeling himself, but tests where not showing anything at the time. He was still his happy and joke driven self! and this is how I always will remember him! (he was great on the BBQ and with a curry!)

Running prep ready and underway!

Monday 22nd Jun

Meet me! And why I've decided to run the GNR for Parkinson's this year!

Sunday 21st Jun
⭐ Why I’m Running the Great North Run 2026 for Parkinson’s UK 

This year, I’m taking on the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced, the Great North Run, and I’m doing it for someone who shaped my life in ways I’m still discovering: My grandad. 
He passed away in 2022 due to complications from Parkinson’s. Even now, almost 4 years on it doesn’t feel real. He was funny, caring, quietly proud, and the kind of man who made everyone around him feel looked after. He would be bursting with pride at his son, daughter in-law and his grandchildren today — and I know he’d be cheering me on every step of this journey.

💙 A bond built through showing up

When I went to university, he supported me through every wobble and every win.
 
When COVID hit, I moved in with my grandparents — something that felt temporary at the time, but became one of the most meaningful chapters of my life .I got to be there with them every day. I got to help, laugh, listen, and just be part of their world. And when he became ill, I stayed. I supported him and my nan in every way I could, because that’s what he always did for us. He showed up, without question.

💛 Why Parkinson’s UK Parkinson’s is a cruel condition.

It takes away independence, confidence, and the small everyday moments that make life feel like life. Parkinson’s UK is fighting to change that — funding research, supporting families, and pushing for better treatments and, one day, a cure.

Running for them feels like the most meaningful way I can honour my grandad’s life, his strength, and the love he gave so freely.

🏃‍♀️ Training — and why this challenge matters. 

Training is going well so far. Each run I do, I’m going further in time, in distance, and in belief. Every mile feels like a step closer to something bigger than me. I’m not a natural runner.

This is the biggest physical and mental challenge I’ve ever taken on. But my grandad always told me that life is far too short to regret anything. So I’m choosing to live by his words. I’m choosing to push myself. I’m choosing to do something that scares me, stretches me, and means something.

🌟 Running for him. Running with him.
Every mile will be for my grandad.
Every step will carry a memory.
And when I cross that finish line, I know he’ll be right there with me — probably laughing at how red my face is, but proud all the same.

If you’re able to support my fundraising for Parkinson’s UK, it would mean the world. Your donation will help fund vital research, support families living with Parkinson’s today, and bring us closer to a future where no one has to hear this diagnosis without hope.

Thank you for reading, for supporting, and for being part of this journey.

Thank you to my sponsors

£20

Nora And Steve

£12.25

Abbie Mulgrew

So proud of you, you'll smash it 💕

£12.25

Alice Hillyard

Good Luck Georgina A fantastic cause

£12.25

Antonia

£50

Gloria Earley

£22.80

Sheila Sheppard

A very worthy cause Georgina. Hope you enjoy the day and raise a lot of money for this charity XXX

£10

Frankie Earley

Go Gina !!! The whole family are routing for you !! I am a very proud sister indeed...and I'll try and remember PLASTERS for the finish line !!

£10

Jessica Ingoe

You’ll smash it!! Stay sharp Cook!

£33.15

Carol Campbell

What a great thing to do to help this worthwhile charity. (I lost my dad to Parkinson’s too) Best of luck Georgie. We will be there to cheer you on.

£6.18

Karen Pickett

Good Luck - for a great cause

£11.55

Dani Heslop

Your Grandad will be there watching you every step of the way ☺️ GO AND SMASH IT!

£11.55

Lewis W

You got this!

£22.80

Tabitha Peverley

You're going to smash this G! I'll be with you, cheering you on!!