Howard Percy

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

I'll be running my FIRST marathon in Brighton in April 2026 as part of Team Parkinson's to help us all reach a future without Parkinson's.

Our family has has first-hand experience in living with this disease since my dad was diagnosed nearly 20 years ago. 

Dad's approach has been to take every day in good humor whatever challenges it throws as him. 'Challenges' can include, for example, being shoved over a style by his three sons on top of a hill on Christmas day to avoid getting stuck in the storm we can all see rolling in (we made it through that one in one piece!)

My amazing Mum is super-human. She gets on with all of the day-to-day jobs with the energy of ten people. She is always thinking of others and always offering to make drinks or food (spiced apple bun cakes, mmmm) for family and friends despite working harder than any of us.

Both of my parents are a real inspiration and the way they both not only cope but thrive despite this horrible disease is truly remarkable.

Please help me by sponsoring whatever you can towards my target. All money raised will go directly to funding Parkinson's UK. Hopefully this will mean that the fewer families in the future will have to battle with this disease. 

About Parkinson's UK

We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.

Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. 

People with Parkinson’s, scientists and supporters, fundraisers and families, carers and clinicians, all working side by side. Impatient for change, we’re taking a stand, speaking out, chipping in, and playing our part.