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Libby Birt

Walkies for Parkinson's 2025

Help me reach my goal of £1,000

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

I’m taking part in Walkies for Parkinson's to help fund specialist Parkinson’s care to thousands more people who urgently need it.

Thousands of us are uniting to help people with Parkinson’s, and those who love and care for them, get access to the support they need.

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£1,000

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Day 2

Friday 3rd Oct
4.43 miles done ✔️ 

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Thursday 2nd Oct

Day 1

Thursday 2nd Oct

My motivation

Tuesday 30th Sep

This October, I’ll be walking 90 miles as part of Walkies for Parkinson’s – and I’m doing it for someone incredibly important to me: my mum.

My mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at just 52 years old. Too often, Parkinson’s is seen as something that only affects the elderly, but that simply isn’t true. It can affect people much younger, at a stage in life when they are still working, caring for families, and living busy lives.

Parkinson’s is also a condition that isn’t always visible. People may not notice the daily challenges, the fatigue, or the symptoms that can’t be seen. That’s why I feel it doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves as a disability – but the impact is real, not just for those living with Parkinson’s, but for their loved ones too.

By taking on this challenge, I want to do two things:

  1. Raise awareness – so more people understand that Parkinson’s isn’t just about what you can see, and it doesn’t only affect the elderly.

  2. Raise funds – so that vital research and support can continue, helping people like my mum live fuller, supported lives.

If you’re able to, I’d be so grateful if you could support me. Whether that’s through a donation, sharing my story, or simply learning a little more about Parkinson’s, it all makes a difference.

Together, we can help shine a light on this misunderstood condition and move one step closer to better treatments – and one day, a cure.

And of course, I won’t be walking alone – my dog Gus will be trotting all 90 miles with me. He’s very excited about this challenge.

Thank you to my sponsors

£11.33

Charlotte Abell

£250

Tanro

£11.33

Karen Yates

Well done Libby and sending love to your family xxx

£5

Ellie Bryan

£11.33

Megan Rome

Good luck Libby!💖

£6.11

Anonymous

£21.84

Tracey Webster

£5

Amelia Carruthers

Lucky Gus! Xxx

£20

Rob Morton

Great cause Libby!

£10

Chloe Collier

Amazing Libby 😘 xx

£16.56

Grace Whatnall

Good luck Libby!☺️ what a lovely thing to do👏🏻x

£21.84

Julie & Robin

Sending our support Libby Julie & Robin

£20

Sarah Bonner

Good luck Libby! X

£21.36

Laura Corcoran

Best of luck - for a great cause! 💙

£16.56

Geena Palmer

Good luck Libby. Going to a great charity 🫶🏻

£21.84

Bethany Birt

Gus is going to love going on all these walks, well done libs, you’ll smash it. 🥰🥰 love you!

£25

Linda

You will smash it Libby 🫶🏻

£15

Reece Baker

Good luck Lib-dog! 💗

£15

Molly Mugglestone

Good luck Lib you’ll smash it as always! Love Molly & Ed xxx

£27.05

Sarah Barby

Good luck Libby 👏🏼

£21.84

Hayley Jordan

You’ll smash this Libs . Would be nice to find a cure in my life time❤️and Gus is going to love all his walks 🐾🐾xx