My Marathon
Hi, I’m James Alexander and I am running Manchester Marathon on the 19th of April 2026 whilst raising money for Parkinson’s UK.
I decided to run a marathon as I love running and would like to test myself at marathon distance and decided on Manchester for its atmosphere, managing to get a place.
I decided after this that as this is my first marathon (hopefully not my only marathon!), I decided to raise money for a cause. After talking to a colleague of mine who is affected by Parkinson’s, I did some of my own research and found out how it affects people’s lives all around the UK.
Before my research, although I had heard of Parkinson’s I had no real idea just how it affected people. My research led me to Parkinson’s UK and I have decided to raise as much money for the cause as I can to increase awareness among the greater public.
I highly appreciate all donations and the charity will be in the forefront of my mind whilst I run and get the opportunity to represent the charity.
Thank you to my sponsors
£11.33
Charlie Kettell
£20
Gavin & Anita (from Pub Group)
Good luck, James. Sure you'll smash it!
£50
Sue Humpage
I'm hoping you're starting to believe how much this means to those of us who look to Parkinsons UK for support and advice You've so got this!! 💪🏻🏃🏼♂️👟
£5
Anonymous
From the pub meet 🙂
£106
Anonymous
You're a star, good luck x
£21.84
Nisey
£20
Becca Bedford
Well done James, I'm sure you will smash it xx
£50
Hannah And Kriston
Good luck on your first marathon! Enjoy the experience while supporting such a worthy cause.
£21.84
Deb Ward
Good luck!! 😉 have the best time and well done for raising funds for this amazing charity x
£53.32
Elspeth Sanderson
Loads of luck - well done x
£11.33
Ellen Kelly
Amazing James, I know you'll smash it!
£32.23
Lucy
Good luck I going to beat you 🏃♀️
Good luck James