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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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 UKThis 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, 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 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.
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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.If you want, I can also turn this into a shorter fundraising intro, a punchy Instagram caption, or a more professional LinkedIn version.
Your Grandad will be there watching you every step of the way ☺️ GO AND SMASH IT!