James McSweeney

ASICS Manchester Half Marathon 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon 2026 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK. 

We’re Parkinson’s UK. The charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.
 
We don’t wait for change, we make it happen. We believe that together we’ll find a cure. But that’s not all we’re working for. We campaign for better health and care, fund research into groundbreaking new treatments, and run life-changing support services.
 
Families, volunteers, campaigners, fundraisers, scientists, health and care workers. We’re a powerful community united by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.

Please help by sponsoring me whatever you can. 

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Manchester Half Marathon

Sunday 4th Oct

Today I completed the Manchester Half Marathon in 1:26:52, exceeding my goal of running under 1:30.

I chose to raise money for Parkinson’s UK as my Granny currently in early stages of Parkinson’s, making this charity particularly meaningful to me and my family.

I would like to thank everyone who has donated and supported me throughout the training and fundraising. Every donation is greatly appreciated and will help support the important work of Parkinson’s UK.


Thank you to my sponsors

£12.25

Sadie Stevens

Such a worthy course Well done

£10

Matt

Well done James

£12.25

Inka, Dan &jos

Well done James!

£12.25

James

£12.25

Keira Mcbride

£26.69

Richard Sparkes

£20

Georgie

Well done James

£10

Alexa Cragg

£10

Qasim

Legend

£12.25

Ethan Jemison

£10

Salima Jones

Good luck with the Manchester half marathon James. Great cause to raise money for.

£5

Elias Murray

Good luck!!

£26.69

Paul Whalley

Keep on keeping on James!

£26.69

Phil & Ollie

Go James! PnO xx

£6.56

Samuel Gilbert

Good luck g

£26.14

Alison Peck

Well done James

£33.83

Rachel Bingley

Well done Jimmy 👏👏👏

£50

Joanne Groarke

Good luck James. Great cause to run for.

£23

Jacqui Terry

Good luck...great cause

£20

Kathryn Scott

Good luck James - awesome challenge for a great cause!

£28.44

Kathryn Maclennan

Good luck James.

£26.69

Rebecca Clowes

Go for it James!

£55.88

Sara Whalley

Well done James! Really proud of you, love Mum and Dad xxx

£33.83

Jenny And Phil Toole

Good luck James! A very worthy cause. Love Jenny and Phil xx

£33.83

Elizabeth Karim

Good luck Love Liz & family

£12.25

Anonymous

All the best..

£26.69

Anonymous

£33.83

Marjorie Mcsweeney

Good Luck James. I’m sure you’ll do well. Love Grandma

£54.68

Granny And Grandpa Xx

Very proud of you, James. You have chosen a very worthy charity to support. Lots of love