James Dawson

Manchester Marathon 2027

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

I’m running the Manchester Marathon next April in support of Parkinson’s UK.

This is a cause that has become very personal to my family over the last few years, making us much more aware of the challenges the condition can bring over time and the importance of the support that Parkinson’s UK provides to those affected.

If I’m honest, the fundraising feels much less daunting than the training. The thought of long runs through a cold, dark, and wet winter is already terrifying, and there will no doubt be plenty of moments when I question why I signed up for this.

But knowing it’s for such a worthwhile cause will help keep me going. If you’re able to support me, I’d be hugely grateful. Any donation, however small, will make a real difference and provide some much needed motivation when the morning training runs come around.

My achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

£12.25

Cathy Hosie

Good luck James! A great deed for a worthy cause xx

£20

Nathan Mccusker

Don’t start off too fast…but also don’t start off too slowly. Pace yourself!

£6.56

Al Walker

Good luck pal - really great cause !!

£20

Timon Wright

Best of luck with the training & race James. (Rather you than me!)

£20

Steven Agnew

All the best James, I'm sure you'll smash it.

£12.25

Linda G

What an amazing undertaking! Good luck James 😁🏃‍♂️‍➡️

£23.45

Simon Beardmore

Good Luck James, I'll be with you in spirit!

£33.83

Gordon Wride

Good luck with the months of hard training in the wet & cold. It'll all be worth it when you cross that finish line in April. 🏃🥇

£5

Jade Rowe

Good luck Dawson, You will smash it. Great cause too

£20

Rob Everett

“I understand what I can do… and I just do my job to the best of my ability.” - Big Sam

£25

Luke

"No pain no gain" - Jay-Jay Okocha

£12.25

Josh Mcg

Good on you, James - Good luck!

£23.45

Val R

good luck!

£20

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