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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I'm taking part in Pedal Trossachs for Parkinson’s UK and would appreciate your support!
Please help by sponsoring my cycling challenge. All the money raised will go towards ground-breaking research and life-changing support for the Parkinson's community.
I havent been on my bike since my epic 1800km cycle to Barcelona to the World Parkinson Congress in 2023. However, as recently walking has become more difficult I wondered whether I should get back on my bike to be able to get out into the countryside again. I was a bit cautious as my balance isn't as good as it was but after a few tentative loops of the local car park supervised by Simon, I made a bid for freedom and cycled 24km one evening! I think I am ready to take on this 50 mile challenge, which is the same length as one of my shorter days on the Barcelona trip. I have a few weeks to build up the distance before the ride at the end of August. Jessica has agreed to come along for support and encouragement. Please help me to raise money for the excellent work that Parkinson's UK do.
Thank you
Gill
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My updates
Concert in aid of Parkinsons
Monday 27th Jul My dear friends Helen and Dick along with fellow musicians put on a concert in Malmesbury Abbey for me to raise funds for Parkinson’s. Sadly I couldnt attend because I was at work but the donations at the end amounted to £257. So sorry to have missed music from my favourite period.
Hot hilly cycle, upped the mileage to 46km today
Monday 27th Jul Fortunately a breeze helped moderate the temperature but if you know the Stroud valleys the hills are pretty steep in places. Legs know it. Forgot to wear gloves so vibrations have had an impact.
Radio 4 appeal
Sunday 19th Jul In case you missed the appeal on Radio 4 here it isThank you to my sponsors
£23.45
Fiona T Tibbitt
£257
Abbey Row Baroque Audience
Abbey Row Baroque concert in Malmesbury Abbey audience donations to Parkinsons
£55.88
Lorna Clayton
Go girl! I hope your bike has a like bit of electricity to help you too! Enjoy!
£30
Katharine C
If you can cycle to Barcelona you can definitely do this. One pedal at a time 🚴♀️
£22.80
Rachel
Hi Gill, Love and prayers for your epic challenge. Rachel xx
£50
Julia Poynton
£10
Karen Baker
❤️ Good luck, fantastic challenge Gill 🚴🏻♀️❤️
£53.55
Lynne Gee
£11.55
Jo Ghani
Good luck Gill!
Amazing Gill- you are truly inspirational. Well done you and am sure you will get to the end with such determination.