Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
I am running the Leeds half marathon on 10th May 2026. A close friend of ours was recently diagnosed and I want to show him and his family the love and support surrounding them!
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
£11.33
Anthea
£21.84
Anonymous
Good Luck LAura
£30
Amanda Briggs
Great cause Laura xx super proud xx Love Mandy & Darren xx
£21.84
Katie Harbon
Amazing 👏 good luck laura ❤️
£20
Julie Russell
Amazing effort Laura!!!! Good Luck 🙌🙌
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Mark Russell
£32.23
Kim Slater
Lovely thing to do Laura xxx
£21.84
Suzanne Bentley
£50
Emma Aubrey
Good Luck Laura! Love from Emma, Craig, Evie and Flo xx
£250
Aquatrust
Good luck Laura from everyone at Aquatrust!
£21.84
Michelle & Mally
Good luck Laura, such a worthy cause x
£53.32
Andrew And Annette Tattersfield
Laura we have every faith in you fulfilling your challenge.
£21.84
Debbie And Gary Rhodes
Go laura such a great cause Mark is a dear friend xxx
£21.84
Susan Cornthwaite
Thankyou Laura,Mark,Sharon and family are very dear friends of ours.
£20
Amy And Jayjay Pickles
A great cause - you will smash it!! X
£50
Mark Paley
Go Laura 😁 xx
£21.84
David Marsden
What a fantastic charity to support Laura - good luck x
£20
Marie Nicholl
£52.12
Sharon P
You can do this Laura 😁 and we'll be there to cheer you on
£50
Gary Russell
Good luck. You’ll do it. I know you will xxx
£20
Hayley Briscoe
£32.23
Mum
With your determination am sure you will smash it !
I lost a dear friend to Parkinsons Dementia last year so know how it affects everyone supporting their loved one who is suffering. A great cause Laura and well done to you x