Mairi Aitken

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK. 

This is a charity very close to my heart. 

My connection to Parkinsons:-

In 2010 my step Dad, Dave, began having tests as he had a tremor in his right hand. During this time he was diagnosed with bowel cancer so the tests were all put on hold while he had surgery. Fast forward another 4 years when the tests began again and he was quickly diagnosed with Parkinsons and began treatment. 

Dave is a real “glass half full” kinda bloke and he never let Parkinsons beat him. He continued to do all his usual activities and also joined a Parkinsons Dancing Group and the local Parkinson Support Group which my Mum now runs.

Parkinsons is different for everyone but with the right treatment, diet, exercise and mindset Dave has managed to continue with as normal a life as possible.

He is now 81 years young, still walks the dogs daily, dances, helps my Mum fund raise for the local group and generally tries to live life to the full.

Please support me in any way you can to help try and find a cure for this awful disease. 

Thank you for reading, Mairi.