Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
In 2026 I will be running the Great North Run to raise money for Parkinson's UK. In 2019, when I was 14 years old, my Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Over the past 7 years I've seen the ways the disease have changed and impacted not only his life, but those around him.
Thanks to Parkinson's UK, there is an array of support that is available to Parkinson's patients and their families. They make it easier to navigate a diagnosis of Parkinson's that can be life changing.
Since my Dad's diagnosis, I have started my journey to becoming a doctor. I am now a final year medical student and have had the privilege of working with various Parkinson's patients to better understand the impact the disease has.
Any donation helps to support the amazing work that Parkinson's UK do across the country, to help families like mine access the support they deserve!
Thank you to my sponsors
£26
Anonymous
£20
Pam & Simon Rossinelli
Good luck Katie - we will all be cheering you on… You are a ⭐️ xx
£12.25
Annabel
Good Luck!
£23.45
C
Go for it, Katie
£30
Sue Kiddle
Love that you are doing this Katie. Enjoy the experience
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Andrei Petra
£12.25
Ffion Beddows
What a great cause. Good luck x
£10
Jennifer Rees
Good luck Katie!! You’ll be amazing! 💪
£12.25
Amanda B
Good luck Katie. I used to work with your Dad, always a supportive colleague.
£20
Tosia
What you're doing is incredible - just another reason to be proud of you :) You got this!!! ❤️
£10
Reece Micklewright
Best of luck!
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Grace Elliott
£6.56
Anonymous
You’re gonna smash it girl!
£20
Adrian Wrigley
Enjoy the day
£12.25
Good Luck Katie
Good luck Katie
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Carina Jenkins
Sure you’ll smash it!
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Anonymous
£23.45
Claire Jenkins
Excellent choice of charity Katie. Good luck xx
£10
Louise And Mimi Mcphail
We’re so proud of you!!! ❤️
£10
Janet W
Worked with your dad at Barclays, send him my best wishes and good luck to you x
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Kate Garry
Good luck Katie!!!
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Wendy Holmes
Well done Katie for taking on this challenge for such a worthy charity close to your heart. ❤️
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Barbara Pugh
Good luck Katie
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Alice Trenholm
GOWAN LASS
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John & Beverley
Good Luck Katie
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Julie Maffin
Well done Katie
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Pete And Cath
Good luck good cause
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Amy Hook
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Sharon Howells
Good luck Katie
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Raphaela
You’ve got this!! Run like a margherita pizza will catch you 🏃♀️🏃♀️
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Emily W
£5
Go girl!!