Maddy Dodsworth

Walkies for Parkinson's 2026

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 make sure no one faces Parkinson’s alone.

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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Walking 90 miles in October 🐾🐶

Wednesday 19th Aug
Being a professional dog walker and having a parent with Parkinson’s - this felt like a no brainer! I will aim to walk 90 miles across the month with all the different doggies I walk, and raise as much as possible for Parkinson’s UK. 

My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s over 14 years ago at the age of 52, and this year we are all adapting and coping with a steep decline in symptoms. The support Parkinson’s UK provides to people with the disease and their family members is invaluable. They provide reassurance and advice and support in a time that be very scary, isolating and lonely. 

Any amount you can donate will make a huge difference - thank you 🙏

Thank you to my sponsors

£20

Alex Tarrant

As you said, this was absolutely made for you! So very proud of you!! All my love xx

£75

Jess, Luke And Family

What an incredible cause to raise awareness for! Go smash it Mads! Lots of love xxx

£33.83

Elaine Stafford

'Go Maddy Go 'on your long distance dog walk to raise funds and awareness for specialist Parkinson's care. Well done you !xx

£55.88

David Perks

Best wishes for the Walkies

£15

Love Yaz, Bobby And Marnie Xx

Proud of you!!🥰⭐️

£23.45

Teresa Barnes

Great to hear of your 'Walkies' - Deb spread the word!

£21

Jane And Bob White

Well done Maddy! I’m sure all your doggies will appreciate your initiative too. It’s a great cause.

£15

Courtney

£12.25

Holly Heaps

Well done Maddy, great cause. Sending love to you & the fam xxx

£12.25

Frankie Bicknell

We love you Maddy x

£23.45

Hannah & Team

Such an important cause!

£10

Hannah Franklin-wallis

£10

Frank Newton

What a brilliant thing to do!!! You have GOT THIS!!! Xxxx

£20

Lawrence-caves!

Well done, Maddy! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️ xxx

£20

Georgina Wickes

Amazing thing to do Maddy! Well done xXx

£12.25

Emma Tumelty

Good Luck Maddy! Xx

£55.88

Vanessa & Carol

Well done Maddy, supporting you and this worthy cause all the way.

£75

Siobhan

So proud of you for raising awareness for such an important cause - love you lots and to all the heaths xxx

£12.25

Samantha Hart

Go girl!! Love from the Harts ❤️

£28.44

French

A cause close to my heart too. You’re awesome, Mads!

£55.88

Alan And Sue Hunter

Good luck Maddy

£23.45

Lorna Sullivan

Wishing you all the best with this challenge x

£23.45

Chloe

All the best Maddy! Enjoy the walks for an amazing cause 🐶❤️🐾 lots of love xxx

£23.45

Sarah C

Enjoy your walkies, Maddy 🐾

£12.25

Lucy G

Proud of you lovely ❤️ go smash it!

£23.45

Lisa Brand-fischer

Love you so much Mads, proud of you. xxx

£23.45

Robyn Law

£23.45

Leeanna Pitt

Good luck love! X

£33.83

Shula & Family 🤗

You’re amazing Maddy - Big hugs & love from Shula & her family 💜🐶

£20

Dottie Bond

£55.88

Katherine Buckle

Sending love and hugs always to you and your family x

£33.83

Philippa Heath

Good luck superstar sister!! And to the woofers xxx

£55.88

Lesley Brosnan

Good luck Maddy!

£109.25

Richard Heath

As the person who has inspired you to take on this amazing challenge of 90 miles of walking dogs in just one month, i am truly honoured and humbled that you are doing this in my name. As anyone who has PD will tell you this condition is one of the most devious and frustrating conditions that can afflict you - no two cases are the same and every individual has different needs and wants. Until a cure is found this situation can only get worse.. PD is now the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and it’s nearly 200 years since Dr John Parkinson gave his name to the condition we call Parkinson’s Disease We can wish, as Billy Connolly once said, that he had kept it to himself but he didn’t and here we are still struggling with this horrible and debilitating condition that needs funding like so many competing causes, all equally justified. So initiatives like this are great for raising awareness as well as raising funds to help care for those who have PD and to help find a cure to this elusive and evasive disease. Thank you Maddy and thank-you to everyone who has or who intends to donate to this very worthy cause

£10

Lindsey Ison

Good luck Maddy!

£33.83

Alison & Steve

A very good cause -,good luck with the walking!

£6.56

Charlotte Price

Amazing cause Maddy!

£33.83

Laura Phillips

Good luck with the dog walking!!! 90 miles for a brilliant cause. Lots of love, cousin Laura and co! Xxxx

£55.88

Anonymous

£33.83

Cath And Ian Pitkethly

All the best with your walking Maddy - a very worthwhile cause indeed .

£109.25

Gill Heath

A very, very worthwhile cause to raise funds for. I know you’ll smash this challenge!

£20

Maddy Dodsworth