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.
Thank you to my sponsors
£100
Graham Hainsworth
£20
Ben
"Just do it" - Nike
£23.45
Leigh Breton
Well done James x
£50
David And Claire Dawson
Go James.
£20
Stuart Willans
Finally we're getting the Dawson v Kipchoge showdown we've all been clamouring for...good luck James!
£20
Sue Jones
An awesome cause - you have got this!
£20
Suzanne Bromiley
Best of luck! I'll be expecting a completely inappropriate amount of Christmas music on the playlist!
£20
Phill P
Good luck with the training James - it'll be worth it in the end once you've completed the race!
£30
Nicki
Good luck James! All for a great cause.
£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
