My activity tracking
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My target 20 miles
I am fundraising for Parkinsons UK in honour of my step father Robert Leslie Wilson.
Why I’m Fundraising for Parkinson’s UK
In 2019, my step‑dad Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. On Easter Monday he died peacefully.
Losing Bob has left a space in our family that can never be filled. The lessons he taught me continue to guide every part of my life.
Bob wasn’t just my step‑dad. He raised me from the age of four. He shaped who I am. He was my hero. A devoted husband, a loving dad, a proud grandad, and the most selfless person you could ever meet. He worked hard all his life, always put others first, and never once complained, even when things became difficult.
Bob always taught me to work hard, love deeply, never give up, and do my best.
In honour of Bob, I’m fundraising for Parkinson’s UK and for families who, like ours, have lost someone to this cruel disease. Parkinson’s affects more than 150,000 people in the UK, and its impact reaches far beyond the diagnosis. It affects partners, children, grandchildren, and entire communities. I want to help fund research, support, and hope for those still fighting, and to honour the memory of those we’ve lost.
In 2026, I’m taking on my biggest challenge yet: completing ten half marathons and my first full marathon Snowdonia.
I am dedicating this challenge to Bob’s memory and to raising money for Parkinson’s UK.
Every donation helps families like ours.
If you’re able to support this fundraiser by donating, sharing, or simply reading my story it means more than I can say. Thank you for helping me honour Bob’s memory.
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Great North Run on 13 September 2026 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK.
Please help by sponsoring my challenge. All money raised will help fund breakthroughs and help support the Parkinson's community.
My updates
Turtle ready
Monday 7th Sep Attempting Great North Run 5k in turtle costume as Izzy always calls me a Turtle!!! Also now taking on The Wall. 70 miles. Thank you for your support xxx Share
Halfway
Saturday 30th May Thanks to my lovely friend I am now attempting 10 half marathons and Snowdon Marathon. I have completed Helsby, Liverpool, Llandudno, Snowdon Half, Chester and hope to complete Manchester celebrating Kenny birthday xxx ShareThank you to my sponsors
£12.25
Helen Lester
£5
Little Di
Good luck Laura!
£22.97
Heather Holbrook
Well done Laura. Love from Heather xxx
£5
Linda Burnett
Your an inspiration laura 🏃♀️
£10
Cathy Owens
Amazing challenge Laura xxx
£10
Nicola Birch
£10
Karen Walley
Good luck Laura! You’re doing so well x
£10
Sarah Milsted
Amazing challenge running as a turtle as well. Fantastic cause and lovely words about your step dad Bob.
£10
Sion Williams
£10
Jo Mcalavey
Good luck Laura
£10
Paul Kelly
£12.25
Jeanette Mackie
Good Luck Laura
£10
Jenny
£12.01
Harry Hayes
£12.25
Ollie Thomson
£23.45
Gary And Sue Cash
Pure grit and determination. Good luck. Xx
£22.80
Lesley Clark
Good luck, great cause. You will smash it
£33.15
Marie Dacosta
Good luck Laura your doing amazing 🤩
£22.80
Julie Mclean
Good Luck Laura, doing this for an excellent cause, go smash it!!
£11.55
Jacqueline Charles
Amazing charity, your doing so well keep it up, we are all here to support you
£10
Rebecca Ellison
Good Luck Laura all the Saxons are proud of you! Bex xxx
£20
Paul Davies
Well done Laura
£54.75
Elaine Charles
Good luck Laura
£11.31
Graham Coupe
Great cause - enjoy your runs 😬
£10
Helen Johnson
In my time off being a carer I have been to lots of clients either Parkinson’s so close to my heart. I know how determined you are so no luck needed go for it x
£20
Debby Mackay
Go smash it Laura . You will be amazing D x
£22.80
Bev Cumiskay
Good luck Laura x
£30
Simon Angel
Good luck love :)
£20
Sue & Gary Cash
Great cause Laura .. now get those mikes done .. love us xx
£11.33
Diane Burns
Good luck Laura. You will smash it xx
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Sara Mannion
£21.84
Ruth Guttenberg
Mad as a box of frogs but good luck, I know you will smash it for your amazing cause xxx
£21.84
Well done Laura great cause