Running for Love. Running for Hope. Running for Change.
In 2026 I’m running the Great North Run for Parkinson’s UK in honour of my partner Craig and everyone living with Parkinson’s.
This cause is deeply personal, and every donation helps fund vital research, better treatments, and life-changing support.
Thank you for standing with us — your support truly matters.
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Why I’m Running the Great North Run 2026 for Parkinson’s UK
Sunday 25th JanIn 2026 I’ll be taking on the Great North Run – not because I’m a natural runner (I’m really not!), but because my heart is firmly behind the cause.
In June 2025, my boyfriend Craig was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Like so many people, I thought I knew a little about Parkinson’s. But until it enters your life personally, you don’t truly understand the depth, complexity, and daily reality of living with this condition.
The good news is that Craig is doing really well. His medication is supporting him, and he is also working alongside a research project aimed at further improving treatment for Parkinson’s. Watching his courage, openness, and determination has been deeply humbling.
Parkinson’s doesn’t usually kill you — but it does disable you.
It can affect movement, speech, energy, coordination, mood, sleep, confidence, and independence. It doesn’t just impact the person diagnosed; it ripples through relationships, families, work, and everyday life.
As a yoga teacher, I see daily how powerful movement, breath, and nervous system regulation can be for neurological health. Gentle, mindful movement helps support brain-body connection, balance, coordination, mood, and overall wellbeing. While yoga isn’t a cure, it can be a powerful complementary tool alongside medical care — and this is why research, education, and access to support through Parkinson’s UK matters so much.
That is why I am running.
I am running for Craig.
I am running for everyone living with Parkinson’s.
I am running for families walking this path alongside their loved ones.
I am running for better treatments, better support, and ultimately a cure.
The Great North Run feels symbolic.
One foot in front of the other.
Some days steady.
Some days hard.
All days moving forward.
Much like life with Parkinson’s.
If you’re able to support my fundraising journey, whether through a donation or sharing my page, it truly means the world:
👉 https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/joannemoules/great-north-run
Every step I take on that start line in 2026 will be powered by love, hope, and a deep belief that better days are possible.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
With love,
Jo 💙
Thank you to my sponsors
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Claire Lawson
£11.33
Dan Smith
You will absolutely smash it! :)
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Kathy Blythe
Go Jo you will be amazing! 🤩
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Lyn Butterfield
£20
Margaret & Tony
Good luck on your run, fantastic we support you as always, lots of love mum & dad (Tony & Margaret) xxxx
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Carol Norris
Go girl, good luck.
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Miss Proper
Good luck Jo with your fantastic fund raising run xx
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Tamara
Good luck Jo!
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Kelsey Pakes
YOU GOT THIS JO ♥️
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Thomas Morton
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Keeley Smith
You’ll smash it Jo xxx😍
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Bo And Dave Forster
Good luck Jo!! ♥️ Love from Bo, David, Ruby and Violet xxx
Good luck!