Gill Jennison

Walk for Parkinson's 100 mile challenge 2026

My activity tracking

13
miles

My target 100 miles

Why I'm fundraising for Parkinson's UK

I’m taking part in Walk for Parkinson’s 100 Mile Challenge to help fund specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

I'm uniting with thousands of others, all passionate about improving life for people with Parkinson’s.

I lost my mum to Parkinsons ten years ago and so I know the challenges it brings and I'd like to help others in a similar situation. 


 

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My updates

Bluebell walk

Monday 4th May
Today, I was very happy to join Baildon Walkers are Welcome for a guided walk through bluebell country.
We saw some beautiful countryside and flowers and it was nice to walk in company today.

Rainy day 🌧☂️

Sunday 3rd May
Not the best weather for walking today.  😕  The weather forecast said 100% chance of rain all day. So I couldn't really plan a route.

However,  I made the best of it and popped out for two short walks between showers.  That's 2.5 miles today. 

2nd May - Parkrun!

Saturday 2nd May
Today I took part in the 5k/3mile Parkrun at Roberts Park.
I was walking so I was at the back of the pack behind all the runners 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️, but I managed to complete the course and get another 3 miles under my belt.

1st May - first day of challenge

Friday 1st May
Began my challenge this morning,  slightly apprehensive about the full commitment and very conscious of the trust placed in me by my sponsors. 

However,  I managed a total of 3.94 miles today.  This was split between a walk on Baildon Hill this morning - very warm! - and then a shorter walk nearer home at teatime.  If I can maintain this average I will meet the challenge. 

Thanks to my generous sponsors I have decided to update my target so that more can be raised towards Parkinsons nurses.

Feeling positive. 

Thank you to my sponsors

£21.84

Pauline Hatton

You’re very brave Gill, don’t forget there’s a drink waiting for you at mine, you’re half way point 🥰

£11.33

Caroline Smale

Well done Gill

£21.84

Karen Jones

A noble effort, Gill. Good luck. We know people affected by this difficult disease so thank you for helping to make a difference.

£11.33

Jan Bloor

Good luck Gill. Well done for taking on this challenge for such a good worthy cause

£53.32

Carmel Zywicki

Best of luck Gill in your challenge . Carmel x

£31.51

Pat Jones

£50

Gill Jennison