Jenni Wilkes

TCS London Marathon 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

After 12 years of trying, I’ve finally secured a place through the ballot for the TCS London Marathon 2026 🥳🥳

The moment I received the news I knew exactly what I wanted to do with this opportunity: run for a cause that means so much to me, to our family, and to our friends.

One of our bestest friends was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at just 48. He’s now 53, and in those years, he has faced so many challenges but seeing him face these with strength, humour and resilience is amazing and something I admire more than I can ever put into words.  His family has also shown incredible strength and running for Parkinson’s UK is my way of acknowledging this, showing the love we have for him as well as supporting the vital work being done for everyone living with this condition.

Parkinson’s UK is there for every person on every step of their Parkinson’s journey. They campaign for better health and care, fund ground breaking research, and provide life-changing support services. They’re a community united by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s and, ultimately, finding a cure ❤️❤️.

I’ll be incredibly proud to run for Parkinson’s UK on 26 April 2026 — raising funds, raising awareness, and running with our friend firmly in my heart.

 Thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page. Your support truly means the world!!

Thank you to my sponsors

£10

Iris And John

Good luck Jen xx

£20

Kuljinder Johal

Youll absolutely smash it Jen so proud xx

£32.23

Sheila & Chris

Good Luck!

£10

John Wooldridge

Well done Jenn

£25

Alan And Sue.

Well done Jenn - that's true friendship.

£32.23

Anonymous

£6.11

James Ferguson

Good Luck!!!

£21.84

Ryan Cairns

Congrats on getting a much coveted place Jenni and it's a great cause you are running for. Good luck with the training!

£21.84

Nick Perry

Go Jenni.......enjoy the occasion and great to seeing you running for a great charity.

£11.33

Jaydee Clemson

£520

James & Alison Crowter

Smash it Jenni

£21.84

Natalie Plant

£25

Philip Mew

Very well done Jenni, you got this.

£11.33

Jenny Tranter

Good luck Jen, amazing challenge. Go smash it x

£10

Ashleigh

Well done and all the best xx

£21.84

Jo

Good luck hun. You’ll be amazing !!

£21.84

Karen Rush

Good luck with the training Jen, you will smash it! xx

£21.84

Bernadette Anderson

This has been long awaited go smash it.

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Lucy George

Good Luck Jenni and enjoy every minute of it xxx

£11.33

Emma Thomas

So proud of you Jen x ❤️

£21.84

Michael Bateman

Enjoy the run Jenni and thank you for supporting Mark.

£50

Vicki & John

You can do this Jen! We are so proud of you and will be cheering you on all the way. Such a great cause ♥️ xxx

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Kev

Good luck!

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Tina

Fantastic cause Jen. Love Tina, Kev and Callum xx

£21.84

Moundy

Good luck Jenni great cause 👏🏻

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Mike Walsh

So proud of you, enjoy every minute xx

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Abbie

Go smash it, you got this❤️

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Jenny Cole

Fabulous Jenni, brilliant cause!! Wishing you all the very best xx

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Sara Moore

Congratulations on finally getting your place and all the best for this epic journey!

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Ali Devine

Good luck Jenni , will be cheering you on x

£10

Claire Payne

Good luck, Jenni!

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Estelle Mcconnell

Good luck Jenni, and such a great cause.

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Phil Taylor

Go Jenni!!

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Kirst K-e

You amazing human!! Go be your brilliant self & I'm delighted to be able to support you xxx

£15

Tam X

Go smash it Jenni, enjoy every minute!

£11.33

Nat Wilson

Good Luck Jenni 🙂

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Neil T

Good Luck Jenni , your going to absolutely smash it

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Jo Evans

Go and smash it Jenni!!

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Katrina Jones

You are amazing Jenni!! Incredible thing to do, and even more so for the cause ❤️

£53.32

Mark Wooldridge

Means the world Jen 🥰 can’t wait to see you smash the marathon