Kate Marner

Individual UK Runs 2026

Why Charlie and Matilda are fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Charlie and Matilda are taking on the London Mini Marathon 2026 to raise money for their Grandpa Spencer and for Parkinsons Uk

My dad is currently in the end stages of Parkinson’s disease. Every day, we watch him deteriorate, and it’s heartbreaking. Parkinson’s is relentless — it doesn’t just take away movement, it steals independence, dignity, and so much more from the people we love.

While my dad is still with us, we want to do something that matters. Unfortunately I wasn’t successful with my marathon entries this year, but we still really want to try and raise as much money as possible.

Their Grandpa Spencer has been battling the disease for 19 years now. Our whole family know the daily challenges that people have to overcome with this disease. 

Charlie and Matilda are hoping to raise money to make their Grandpa even more proud of them and to support this amazing charity 💙

Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that has no cure and gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. And Parkinson's is on the rise. Someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes in the UK today. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million.

Parkinson’s UK is the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.

From searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, to funding research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.

That’s why I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK. 

Thank you to my sponsors

£20

Sarah Butler

Smash it guys xxx very important charity to raise for so good luck xx ❤️

£21.84

Gary Davis-moull

£11.33

Brenda Moull

£11.33

Isla And Amelia Tough

Good luck Tilly and Charlie!!

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Lady On Train

Lady on train

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Amy, Fred, Ford & Piper

Good luck Charlie and Tilly!

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Sam Reynolds

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Steph Hughes

Good luck Charlie and Matilda!

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Sally Prier

Good luck Charlie and Tilly xx

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Hanna Barraclough

Good luck tomorrow. I’m sure you’ll smash it. X x

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Jess And Luke

Go Charlie and Tilly!!

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Faye

Good luck and well done x

£11.09

Helen Chopping

£11.33

Curtis Davis-moull

£21.84

Alana W

It’s so amazing they are both running it for such a special charity. Good luck to them both & I hope they have a great time.

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Alana Waterman

It’s amazing they are doing this!! Hope they have the best time & raise lots of money for a great charity.

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Janet Caulfield

Enjoy your run Charlie and Matilda ,we are very proud of you xx

£21.84

Richard And Sandra

Love from Richard and Sandra xxx

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Liz And Nick

Good luck!

£32.23

James Marner

Just keep running! Supper proud of you both! Have an amazing time.

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Richard Price

Well done Charlie and Tilly!

£32.23

Rosemary Cowper

So proud of you Charlie and Tilly!

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Philippa Ward

Good luck kids! X

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Julie Wright

Enjoy every minute Charlie and Tilly 🥰 so proud of you xx 😘 Lots of love JuJu, John and Charlotte xxx

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Jennifer,cj & Josephine

Good luck guys! xx

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Daddy And Mummy

So proud, you’ll smash it!!

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Margaret Newton

Good luck Charlie & Tilly

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Fran, Dunny, Wills & Ava

Woohoo mini Roos, enjoy it 🏃🏃‍♀️

£11.33

Stephanie Court

£20

Lisa And Grant

£6.11

Vicky Peirson

Good luck, Vicky and Laura

£27.05

Jon George

Good luck guys!! You can do it!! JG, Auntie plum, Tal and Reg! XXX

£16.56

Heather

Well done Charlie and Matilda. Have a brilliant day and be proud! 🌟🌟

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Dec, Katie, Poppy And Rory

Go smash it guys!!!

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Ruth Howitt

£11.33

Nyssa Edlin

A worthy cause, good luck Charlie and Matilda! Love Tom and family

£10

Laura Reddington

Well done Charlie and Tilly! You will smash it! 💙💗

£27.05

Mia And Tom

Good luck!

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Alana

What an amazing thing you guys are doing. Sending you lots of love x

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Nettie Marner

I am so proud of my Grandchildren, Charlie and Matilda. Unfortunately in their lifetime they haven’t seen Spencer as the man he use to be as Parkinson’s has robbed them of that. Spencer will be so proud of them both, he loves them to bits. I have watched my husband over many years being consumed by this evil disease. With all the research one day there will be a cure, but unfortunately it won’t be in time to help Spencer. I will be cheering them both on next Saturday. Good luck Charlie and Matilda xxx

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Pat Moult

Go Charlie and Matilda. I'm very proud od you. Well done!

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Pat

Go Charlie and Matilda. We're all very proud of you. Well done!

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Aphra

Good Luck dream team!! 😍🥰💪 xxx

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Alison

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Linda Goodman

Always thinking of your wonderful father Spencer. Fondest love Linda xxxx

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Anonymous

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Jackie Drake

Go Chariie and Tilly so proud of you doing this, enjoy your day

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Ruth Caulfield

Go Charlie! Go Matilda! You superstars ⭐️

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Gemma Marner

Smash it Charlie and Tilly! So proud of you! 🙌❤️xxxx

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Kate Marner