Leah Stephen

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

May 2026, I’m taking on the Edinburgh Half Marathon in honour of my amazing uncle, who lives with Parkinson’s. Watching someone you love face the daily challenges of this condition is incredibly hard — but it’s also shown me what true strength, courage and resilience look like.


I’m running to raise awareness and vital funds for Parkinson’s UK, a charity that supports those living with the condition and funds research to find better treatments — and ultimately, a cure. Every step I take is for my uncle and for the thousands of others and their families affected by Parkinson’s.


Your support means so much. Whether it’s a small donation or sharing my page, you’ll be helping to make a real difference. Together, we can bring hope, progress, and change to everyone living with Parkinson’s.💙

Thank you to my sponsors

£105

Anonymous

Peter Jackson

£11.55

Sarah Wilson

Well done leah 👏

£22.80

Mitchell And Phyllis Garden

Good luck Leah xx

£33.15

Christopher, Christina , Scarlett & Samuel Xx

You’ll smash this! So proud of you. See you at the finish line tomorrow 🏅🏃‍♀️ love the Simpson Gang! Xx

£50

Kayrin Stephen

Good luck Leah, we love you x

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Karen Cordiner

Good luck Leah x

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Alan & Jean Gardiner

We’re sure you’ll smash it. Uncle Tom and all the family are so proud of you. Well done 👏. Alan &Jean

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Catherine Matthew

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Anna Ross

Go smash it Leah 👊🏃‍♀️. You’ll do amazing!!🤩😘

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Christine Small

You can do this! Hope the weather is kind to you. x

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Zoe Legg

All the best my darling!! All our love Zoe and Matthew xx

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Suzie Clarke

Good luck Leah. I know you'll smash it!

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Stu Cam

You are doing amazing, so proud! Now time to go smash it on Sunday!!! woooo!!!

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Karen & Billy

All our best wishes for Sunday!! Hopefully see you at some point 🏅 you’ll both smash this xx

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Lynne Robertson

You’ve got this Leah …. Never in doubt ! Go smash it ❤️ xxx

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Hazel -ann

Good luck Leah. You will do great. Proud of you. Love from Hazel -Ann, Derek & family. Lots of love xx ❤️

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Nurgle

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Nicky Haigh

Good luck and enjoy xx

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Christopher, Rosanna And Family

Good luck Leah - I’m sure you’ll do amazing!! Congratulations on raising such an amazing amount for charity! Xx

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Shona Bruce

Well done Leah. You can do this!

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Golf Fundraiser

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Oliver Henderson

£16.56

Connor Sherrit

£32.23

Dana Zhang

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Jack Zhang

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Anonymous

Keep up the good work your doing a great job 👍

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Parkinson Quiz Night Funds

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Golf Fundraiser

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Foundation Church

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Wendy Cowie

Good luck Leah and well done xx

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Raffle Money

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Natalie

Good luck Leah for a very worthy cause 🏃‍♀️

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Nomz

So proud of you Leah! Smash it🫶🏻

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Molly Malone

Good luck Leah, bless you X

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Reynolds Family

Great Charity - wishing you all the very best Leah.

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Hazel Ross

Well done you. Best wishes to you, Tom and his family.

£21.84

Bruna Malone

Very thoughtful Leah!

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Alyssa Buchan

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Mia Smith

Well done Leah!! You will smash it x

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Sarah Malone

Love you, Leah! You are gorgeous inside and out!

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Lilibeth Bates

You are so amazing!!! Grandad would be so honoured!!

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Eden Stephen

Good luck xx

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Erin Craighead

Good luck!!

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Eileen & Ian Routledge

Well done xx

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Kayden Duthie

Good luck Leah!

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Stacey Murison

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Zara Summers

£11.09

Summer Eddie

proud of u <3

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Ryan Cordiner

Good luck Leah you’ll smash it!

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Aiden Robertson

You’re gonna smash it quine!

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Rhea Forman

U go girlie, u will smash it!! Amazing cause 💙💙

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Stuart Fraser

Legend. Go smash it! 💪