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Joshua Thacker

Hackney Half Marathon 2026

Help me reach my goal of £250

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96
miles

My target 300 miles

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Hackney Half Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support! 

Please help by sponsoring my challenge. All money raised will help fund breakthroughs and help support the Parkinson's community. 

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£758 + £148.21 GiftAid

My Goal

£250

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Running the Hackney Half for Parkinson’s - a cause close to my heart

Thursday 22nd May
Next May, I’ve decided to take on the Hackney Half Marathon not just for the challenge, but for something deeply personal. I’m running to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects millions of lives around the world, including someone incredibly close to me - my mum.

Parkinson’s is more than just tremors or stiffness. It’s a progressive neurological condition that impacts everything from movement to speech to mental health. Watching my mum live with it has been both heartbreaking and inspiring. Despite the daily challenges, she faces each day with strength and resilience that humbles me.

There’s still no cure for Parkinson’s, and treatment options remain limited. That’s why I’m dedicating my run to supporting research, development, and support services for people living with Parkinson’s. Every step I take in Hackney is for my mum and for the countless others who wake up every day and fight this disease.

Why I Need Your Support

Training for a half marathon is tough but it’s nothing compared to the daily reality of someone with Parkinson’s. I’m running 13.1 miles to help make a difference, but I can’t do it alone. Your donations will go directly toward funding breakthrough research, developing better treatments, and providing essential support for those living with Parkinson’s and their families.

If you can, please consider sponsoring me. Every pound makes a difference.

Thank you to my sponsors

£16.56

Anonymous

£21.84

Dan Aranda

You can do it!..... no hassle no muscle 💪🏼

£11.33

Tia Jackson

Well done mate!! Counting down the days for you so you can go for a proper night out 🥳🥳 Best of luck!!!

£42.79

Hunt’s

Good luck Josh! Simon & Birgitta xx

£32.23

Staffan

Run Forest run!!

£32.23

Hanna Hunt

So proud of you Joshy - you’re going to smash this! Xxxx

£11.33

Caroll Huckerby

£16.56

Hannah Morrish

THACKERRRRRRR

£53.32

Amy Thacker

Good luck dude, you’ll smash it x

£11.33

Donald Burgess

£11.33

Jack & Mary

Smash it Josh, what a great cause 👏🏻 love Jack & Mary xxx

£50

Adam Knight

Tough challenge for an amazing Cause. You are so strong Josh, you’re a Spartan warrior. Success is inevitable! Times it by 10!

£20

Jack Brennan

Run like the wind for your amazing mother 💙

£53.32

John Bird

Best of luck Josh - hope it all goes well

£6.11

Filippos Bond

🔥🔥

£10

Georgia Howells

Well done! - a very worthy cause! Georgia (Jess friend)

£11.33

Neil Constantine

You better smash it!

£30

Mum

Good luck! Love mum xxx

£11.33

Beckie Bird

Don't run too fast and make me look bad please 🙏

£5

Philip Bond

£50

Adam Knight

So proud of you Josh!

£20

Jordan Tayler

£10

George Mccormack

Run boy

£20

Darina Benakova

So proud of you 👏 🙂

£30

James G

Go Smash it mate!

£20

Nick Alden

You will smash it Joshy boy 💪

£20

James King

£20

Jamie

Love this Joshy ! Go smash it mate . Proud of you brother x

£30

Mark Thacker

Good luck son, a worthy cause. Really proud of you. x

£50

J N

Good luck mate. Great cause!

£30

Jess

We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to be your biggest cheerleaders! Lots of Love Jess and Archer xxx