Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the TCS 2026 London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support!
As many of you will know, my dad lived with Parkinson’s for 20 years. What many of you may not know is that dad sadly passed away in January 25 after a long and courageous battle.
Dad and I shared a really special and unique bond, we were best friends from the very beginning. He ensured mine and Jake’s lives were filled with music, laughter and love. He was simply the best.
I miss his gentle but strong hugs and his quiet words of wisdom and calm when life got chaotic.
Although not physically here anymore, I feel his presence greatly. So much of who I am is because of him. It’s in this spirit that I’m taking on one of the biggest and silliest challenges I ever will. It’s always been a bucket list thing for me to run the London marathon. If I can raise a whole load of money for Parkinson’s UK, who have supported dad and my whole family for many years, then that’s a win win.
I must make it clear here - I don’t run. Yet. I’ve never even done a 5k (a marathon is 42k). I fully believe the mammoth undertaking of this challenge hasn’t hit me yet but maybe that’s the best way to go about it. Training has begun and I’ll be sharing my progress on socials @loisontherun so you can keep up with my misadventures and have a good giggle along the way.
From Mum, Jake, Rach and myself we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your donation, you have no idea the impact it can have on families facing this disease.
If my brave and strong dad can live with Parkinson’s for 20 years and still find a way to smile and laugh every day, then I can run a marathon for sure. (It’s easy, right?!)
Thank you to my sponsors
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Tim Staves
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Holly And Alex Kragiopoulos
A massive well done Lois! Very very impressive to have set yourself a goal and achieved it and what a phenomenal amount to have raised for a charity so close to your heart! Well done 👏
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Mickster And Tracey
Fantastic achievement Lois. We are all so proud of you. Well done!
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Gwyneth Brooke (kath's Mum)
Well done, fantastic to see and hear. Well done.
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Josh Adams
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Jackie Litchfield
You are just amazing! 🤩 Your dad would have been so proud of you, you did it! X🏅🏃🏻♀️⭐️
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Laura Goodrum
Well bloody done Lois! You are a superstar ⭐ 🏅
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Liv
from the Thursday ladies, Vera&Anthony & liv x
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Faye Birkby
What you have achieved is unreal! Be very very proud of yourself…. Everyone else is.
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Nats
Well done beaut. Love youuuuuuu xxxx
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Kirsty, Neil & Otis
Such an inspiration…..your dad would be so proud and you should be proud of yourself too 💜🔥
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Laura Cole
Absolutely incredible Lois! Your dad will be so proud from above. And for an incredible cause my grandma had Parkinson’s for 10 years. Love to you and all the family Laura Cole (Chris Cole’s little sister)
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Caitlin Devine
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Mimi Brophy
We’re all so proud ♥️
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Charlotte Pollard
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Ethan Bray
Well done Lois!
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Rach (loyl)
Proud of you!! Do it for big Steve!
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Carol Cook
Thank you Lois on behalf of those like your dad and my husband who had and have PK.
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Carrie And Ryan
Go get it!! Well done!
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Liv Reed
What an amazing women you are! Go and smash it you will be amazing! Good luck and all the best for your feet 😂
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Deb Smith
Good luck! You’ve got this. Much love Deb, Baz and the Smith clan xx
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Kate & Miriam
Well done Lois! Really enjoyed keeping up with your training on insta - good luck tomorrow you’ll smash it x
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James Fairweather
Run Lois Run!
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Anna Moonshine Dogs
Good luck Lois, you will have the best time! Sending all the doggos to London to run with you! 🐕 🏃 Love Anna
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Amanda, Jamie, Holly, Zach And Rory
We are all so proud of you! You will smash it!
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Anonymous
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Phil Munroe
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Cash Donations
Cash donations from Arty Parkys, Jean, Freda & Peter and Puiuee. Thank you
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John Mathers
OK, So even if you walk the last few yards. Remember that you will have done something to be very proud of. The London Marathon, plus having raised cash for Parkinsons. Good luck Lois.
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Melvyn And Lucille Winburn
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Jacqui Ridsdale
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Daniel Grosvenor
All the best for the marathon and the training. Well done for raising so much money for such a great cause!
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Glenn & Janette
We have been following your progress and determination to do your Dad proud. Just by being on that starting line is achievement enough x
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Samantha Cooper
Good luck!
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Carolanne Robinson
Go for it girl, make your dad proud cos we are xxx
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Anonymous
Good luck
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Andrew Thompson
Good luck Lois!
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Evie Gorham-job
Good luck hunny from Rhiann and Evie.
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Alan Wells
Your amazing, lovely, kind and caring Dad would be so proud of you Lois. G&A x
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Marcus
Best of luck Lois!
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Edd
best of luck pal
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M Parker
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Lucas Jubb
Good Luck!
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Anna Rodgers
You got this Lois! ❤️
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John
Good luck, Lois! x
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David Farrand
Look out for my son Josh he is running for Down Syndrome Good luck with the run
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Jake Ryan
Another 50 when you finish x
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Lorna & John Mess
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Mess
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Penny Lewis
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Caroline Hardaker
You go girl!
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Diane Chamberlain
Good luck, Lois! Your dad, and your lovely family will be so proud of you x
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Ronnie Hunt
Good luck Lois. Your dad will be with you every step of the way xx
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Anonymous
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Emma Addison
Way to go Lois! Your Dad was such a lovely amazing man. He will be so proud of you!
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Nigel Birch (hca Group)
Good luck with the marathon - it seems a long way but with your motivation you should do it. My brother has Parkinson’s so I fully support the cause.
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Latisha Ma
Good luck. What a great cause, and in memory of a fantastic human being.
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Thomas Kaufmann
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Rob
Go girl! We’ll be cheering you on at ParkyPING!
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Elizabeth And Douglas (maryws’s Mum And Dad)
Good Luck. What a great cause x
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Richard Haw
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Lyndsay Mcintyre
Well done Lois, you're doing amazing ❤️
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Penny Pinn
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Jessica Goodall
Loving the video updates, you are amazing! Good luck lovely xxxx
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Mary Wignall Strachan
Go on Lois!! You are incredible, what an inspiration ❤️
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Gregory & Brenda Mckenna
We are behind you all the way Lois, best of luck for the run, a very worthy cause. Your dad would be very proud. ❤️ xx
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Shanet
Good luck
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Sorcha
Proud of you! Gwon mate 🏃🏼🏅
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Clarky
Gwan Lois lad, proud of u!! Sorry can’t give more :( Luv JC xxx
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Josh & Kirst
Smash it Lois!
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Chads
Keep going Lois - you'll smash this!
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Shay
Proud of you friend ❤️
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Linda &neville(evie’s Nan And Granddad)
What a great thing to do. Some of us are lucky to have great parents and to do this in your dad’s memory is fantastic, well done x
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Lois Ryan
Cash Donations from Gaye & Phil, SN Pam, Liz, Andrea & Kevin, Luana & Kaitlyn
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Mick And Liesel Xx
Well done, Lois, enjoy the training and the Marathon while we watch on in admiration from the sidelines!
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Clare Hughes
You can do this !! Go Lois xx
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Colette Guest
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Jimbo Rand
All the best, cheering you on all the way to the finish line!
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Gina Webster
Best of luck with it Lois. You'll smash it! With love from Gina and Issy xxx
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Lynda Watson
Go Lois! A very worthy cause. Your Dad would be very proud 😊 x
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Doris Exercise Class
Doris from the PD exercise class sent you this. She would like to run with you but will have to just watch the telly instead - she’s 92!
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Harry Jackson
So proud of you mate. Your dad was an absolute angel of a man and I'm so lucky to have met him. Lots of love to you and your family. Best of luck with the marathon, you'll smash it 💪❤️
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Amelia
Love your running updates, you're smashing it. Go Lois! x
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Rebecca Riddell
So, so proud of you! I've been enjoying your videos documenting your progress so much, and for a cause that means so much to you. Keep running chick!
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Evie
Go on lois smashing it👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Live laugh loving the reels xo
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Liv
Cheering you on every step of the way! So proud of you❤️
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Jackie Litchfield
Loving your motivation Lois, keep up the good work! You’ll smash this. X
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Hayley Irving
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Eve Med
So proud of you, go bloody smash it !!! I feel absolutely blessed to have met your incredible dad, truly the best family around ❤️
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Lindsay Grime
Keep on running, fab thing to do in memory of your lovely dad xxx
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Stan Hewitt (jacki’s Dad)
Good luck Lois!
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Steve And Jacki Mason
Lois, we’re so proud of you and are cheering you on in all your training and the actual thing! Huge love and hugs….
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Christine Smith
Wishing you the very best of luck! A very worthy cause. Christine Smith
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Sadie Smith
Great event, even greater cause! Good luck. From Sadie (Christine's daughter - friend of your mum)
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Deb & Baz
Good luck Lois you can do this. What a fantastic tribute to your wonderful. Much love Deb & Baz x
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Greg Knowles
Ur actually insane 16 year old you would scream
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Anonymous
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Kirsty
Keep on running Lois! Wishing you all the luck while you undertake this challenge. 💜👟👟
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Morgana & Gary
Good luck with all the training Lois! Your dad would be very proud of you. xx
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Jane And Alan
A fantastic cause. Good luck.
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Chantel Hill
Best of Luck Lois for the London Marathon.
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Roger And Katharine
Go girl. Fabulous thing you're doing and we hope there's a big bar of chocolate and ice cream enticing you all of the way. 😉🤗
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Ray & Marina Blackburn
Good Luck!
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Kat
All my luuuv to u and ur wonderful family - ur dad was the coolest dad in the world 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
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Donna Kennedy
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Pre Carbo
From a ParkyPing fan x
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Richard Paynter
Lovley man and a Lovley cause just not a Lovley run. Go girl go
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Sheila Mackay
A wonderful tribute to your dear Dad. Go Lois!!
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Anonymous
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Jules
Well done Lois on raising funds in your lovely Dad’s memory. Even if you walk nearly all the way it will be a fabulous tribute. It will be overwhelming, exhausting and exhilarating and worth every single step. Go for it knowing you have lots of support, especially your Dad’s to carry you when the miles seem tough. What a lovely tribute and such an inspiration to all us non runners out there!
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Rachel Cook
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Mumma
This is from your number one fan - he’d be beaming like mad! Crazy child!
Cracking effort Lois!