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Mandy Jones

Walkies for Parkinson's 2024

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Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Six years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive degenerative condition for which there is currently no cure.  

I’m taking part in Walkies for Parkinson’s to fund Parkinson's UK's groundbreaking research into better treatments and a cure.   Mali and I will be walking 60 miles with many others during October to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and hopefully one day a cure can be found. 

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Finished 24/10. Loa’s 1st. B’day

Thursday 24th Oct
On the 5th October I read about  the Walkies for Parkinson’s  and thought that Mali and I would enjoy the challenge. First walk was on Monday the 7th in London and today Thursday the 24th we’ve finished our 60 miles.  But that’s not the only thing we are celebrating. 🥳 Today is our gorgeous granddaughter Loa’s first birthday. 🎂   Lots to celebrate   
My leg is now shaking a bit, think the tiredness has triggered my dyskinesia.  But it is fairly mild. 
What is Dyskinesia? I hear you cry:- Dyskinesia is uncontrolled, involuntary movement that may occur with long-term levodopa use and longer time with Parkinson's.  Dyskinesia can involve one body part, such as an arm or leg, or the entire body. It can look like fidgeting, writhing,  wriggling, head bobbing or body swaying. Dyskinesia tends to occur most often during times when other Parkinson's symptoms, such as tremor, slowness and stiffness, are well controlled  
I sway back and forth when I have dyskinesia especially when standing. It’s a weird feeling that I have no control over.   
Today’s walk. 
We walked from home down Gallowhill Rd, and up the hill towards Stronachie. Then  we decided to walk a bit further up to Tillyrie before heading across to  Milnathort and home. 
Today we walked with Ralph, Lloyd’s Cockapoo who’s on his holidays from London. And Mali’s favourite, Aunty Hazel. We actually walked 6.44   miles today so all feeling a bit weary. But very pleased. 
Walk is over but you can keep donating until the end of the month to get me to my £3000 target.   Once again,  thank you from the bottom of my heart. Xx

Day 16. 23/10/24

Wednesday 23rd Oct

Penultimate day of walking I think. Just 5 miles to go. It was a beautiful morning looking over the loch from Burleigh sands.   We started at Kirkgate Park walked alongside the loch to Burleigh Sand to Milnathort golf club and home. 

It took us a long time to complete as we met so many people who wanted to chat and there were lots of questions about Mali’s bandana. 

Day 15. 21/10/2024

Monday 21st Oct
51 miles completed. Storm Ashley hit Scotland yesterday and so we stayed warm and cozy in front of the television and safe from  the high winds and torrential rain. 
So this morning we walked twice. One mile at 7.30 and then another five at 10 am. We walked from Gallowhill Road towards Stronachie and crossed to Milnathort for a coffee in Heaven Scent before heading home for a total of 5.82 miles. 
Thank you Lindsey, Helen and Maureen for their company. Xx 

Day 14

Saturday 19th Oct

Saturday the 19, Mali and I walked from Kirkgate Park, where she had a good chase game with her doggie pals, Teddy and Kenneth 

Unfortunately the lead had to go on through as we walked through the woods and alongside the golf course and the Loch.  Now the geese (thousands of them) are back in the area Mali can only think of one thing-sniffing and chasing geese! 

Three miles logged today. 15 to go. 

Day 13

Thursday 17th Oct

Day    17/10


No walk yesterday as it was raining heavily.  So made up for it today with an early morning walk with Mali, then  a longer walk when friends joined us. Thank you Linds, Hazel and Helen for your company. 

Total for the two walks is 5.36.

I don’t enjoy winter mornings,  currently it’s  dark until about 7.45 and it’s only October!

Day 12. 15/10/24

Tuesday 15th Oct
Firstly I’d like to say Thank you to everyone who had  made a donation. I am stunned how much support I’ve received, be it donations or friends keeping me company on my walks. Thank you so much. I will send individual thanks eventually. 
The walk today took us from home to Sunny Park woods to the golf course, along the edge of the loch, Burleigh Castle and Heaven Scent for a cuppa before the last leg. 
And we arrived home to the postie delivering Mali’s Parkinson’s Uk bandana.  Photos to follow.   4.56 miles completed today. 

Day 11.

Monday 14th Oct

Wrapping up warmly this morning as it’s -3 🥶

First a quick drive to Kirkgate Park for Mali to enjoy a run chasing her ball. Then as I was feeling fit walked the road towards Stronachie  across towards Milnathort and home. A very satisfying 6 miles chipped off my target.   Did stop in Heaven Scent in Milnathort for a cinnamon bun for my brunch.   Thought I deserved it. 😘


Day 10 13/10/24

Monday 14th Oct

I’ve only just noticed that on the Parkinson’s website for the walk is a fundraising league table and thanks to our amazing friends and family I’m in second place on the list!  Thank you so much.  If you haven’t yet donated, then PLEASE do. Help fund the research into better treatments and a cure for the fastest growing neurological condition. 🙏🙏

I’m now back in Kinross and the walks continue.

Sunday was day 10 and Mali and I had a lovely walk with Huw,  Hazel and Brian along the golf course to the Loch. Ticked off another 3 miles.  

Oops forgot to upload it!

Day 9. 12/10/24

Saturday 12th Oct
No long walk today as I’m on the train back to Scotland.   Though just walking to Alexandra Palace station and through Kings Cross means I’ve walked a mile.    
It’s a long and boring journey. Work on the rails means it’s 90 minutes longer than usual.  
It did liven up a bi at Doncaster when 3 beauty queens and their entourage got on, were very noisy, got quickly into the booze and thankfully got off in York!!  It’s freezing cold and they were wearing bare backed evening gowns and a sash.   Unexpected!!

11 October. Day 8

Friday 11th Oct
A beautiful sunny day in London and my walk today is around the lovely Hampstead Heath.   
Great views again across London and I remembered this time to take photos , though my walking companion exercised her right to veto most of the photos of her 🤣. 
4 miles logged on the chart today bringing me up to 22.   38 to go. 
Thanks Deb for taking me to Hampstead Heath and for walking with me. 

Day 7 with Ralph

Thursday 10th Oct
North London today and a walk around Alexandra Palace. Great views and a different walking partner and I forgot to take a photo of the view of London from the palace!! 
Three miles walked today. Chipping away at the 60. 
Thanks for the donations. I’m so grateful to you all. Xx

Day 7

Wednesday 9th Oct
North London today and a walk around Alexandra Palace. Great views and a different walking partner but I forgot to take a photo of the view of London from the Palace
Three miles walked. Chipping away at the 60. 
Thanks for the donations. I’m so grateful to you all. Xx

Please donate.

Tuesday 8th Oct
Did you know that 2 people every hour are diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the Uk!!
1 in 37 people who are alive today will be diagnosed in their lifetime. 
I do think that there are worse things to be diagnosed with than Parkinson’s but,  you really don’t want this condition so please help find better treatments or even a cure. 
Please donate. 

Day 3

Monday 7th Oct
Day 3. 
A walk in South London  this morning.   Currently walking through Blythe Hill Fisds.  Great view over London. Took a photo but can’t upload it. 🤷‍♂️. Aiming for 4 miles today.  🤞🏼. Thank goodness for Parkinson’s meds. I don’t have a tremor, I have gait problems.  Without the meds I would probably be needing sticks to walk.   Please donate so that life changing treatments (or even a cure) can be found. 😘

Thank you to my sponsors

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Sally Bruce

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Alex

Well done Mandy. An inspiration, as always xx

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Ginnie Clark

Well done Mandy. You're a superwoman! xx

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Sandra & John Lowe

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Debbie Ramm-harpley

Brilliant job. To reach your target 😄

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Fiona & Gordon Mcintosh

Well done Mandy ❤️ Fiona

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The Leitch Family

well done Mandy

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Katy Marrs

Well done Mandy! Top stepping! Xx

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Maggie

Congratulations Mandy total hero. 🏆🏅

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Elizabeth Coe

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Carol H

I’ve been following your progress Mandy. Such a great effort for an excellent cause. Well done! 👏🚶‍♀️

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Deb & Calum

60 miles, that’s amazing Mandy xx

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Dean & Giselle

Great effort and cause Mandy, we’re with you all way !

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Molly & Dai

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Mogar

Keep on truckin’

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Gill & Gary Breheney

Good luck to you both

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Karen Ratcliffe

What a woman !!! Hope you make tons of dosh and the feet aren’t too sore 👍❤️👍

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Philippa Jones

Well done Mandy.xx💙💙

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Phillip Jones

Tom & Mary Graham

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Wayne & Liz

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Mandy

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Victoria And Gordon

Well done Mandy - great effort for a great cause!

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Beverley Webb

Well done 🎈

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C Hogarth

Well done Mandy, all for a great cause, I really hope progress in made with new treatments. Love S & C xx

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Magnus Miller

Best of luck Mandy. Love from Magnus, Meredith & Betsy x

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Veda Scott

Best wishes from Veda and Ken.

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Helen Mcinroy

Well done mandy

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Sue Pinder

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Alice Paterson

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Lee Mccluskey

Well done! Amazing to raise awareness. Lots of Love from Lee, Molly, Jamie and Conor x

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Michael Hale

Inspirational! Best of luck. Lots of love Michael, Siobhan, Éabha and Lilly x

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Chagall

Keep up the good work, happy to offer my support- CSR

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Russell Mackintosh

Well done Mandy & Good luck .

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Helen Howard

Good luck with the walk! I loved all the hikes we did in Korea and will always appreciate how welcoming you were to me when I arrived.

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Jane Hirst

I’m sure you’ll smash it Mandy, can’t keep an Anstey girl down!! Xx Jane Hirst ( nee Morgan)

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Lloyd And Hannah

Well done ma! Keep going x

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Marie R

Donation made xx

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Ann-marie Hughes

All the best with raising funds and awareness for a wonderful cause! X

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Katy Bower

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Stan Ross

From Stan Ross

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Anne Bowman

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Ann Mcsorley

Brilliant Mandy.

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Andy Lewis

From Andy Lewis.

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Trudie Marskell

Go Girl , nearly there !!!!xx

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Maribeth And Chris Spitz

You are fabulous!

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Heather Bennett

Well done for raising awareness Mandy!

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Benny Thompson

Great stuff Mandy! Reminds me of the Moonlight Mile Relay Run we did at Anstey after very little training but a helpful pre-run curry! Well Done: You’ve got this 👏👏👏👍

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Peter Rogers

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Pat James

To the coolest girl in school! Good for you for making a difference x

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Maite And Graham Bowstead

Well done Mandy. Keep on walking!

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Alan And Jane Xxx

Brilliant Mandy - cheering you on from afar xxx

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Anonymous

Stay strong!

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Alison Gray

You are doing brilliantly!

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Philip Crichton

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James Marshall

You are amazing Mandy, we know you’ll do it.

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Maureen Cook

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Sandra Garbutt

Well done Mandy ❤️ 👏

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Hazel Cowan

Great challenge for a very worthy cause. xx

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Katie Thomson

Good luck Mandy! You’re a superstar ✨

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Lindsey Kidd

You go girl! Love from Linds & Al x

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Phyllis Farrell

Well done Mandy and for all our friends affected by this terrible disease

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Carolyn Shepherd

Love you!

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Sian Oliphant

Good luck xx

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Jennifer Stutt

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Susan Harston

Best wishes and well done. Xx

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Vivienne Taylor

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Beverley

So sorry to hear your news Mandy but well done on your fund raising . My brother/in/law has Parkinson’s too.

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Lisa Megginson

💪💪👏🏻👏🏻🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️💞

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Vicki Fu Tong

Fantastic 💖

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Helen And Scott

Well done Mandy, amazing what you are doing! Xxx

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The Roopes

Wishing you lots of luck, fantastic cause 💕

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Stan Jones

Keep it going Mandy. You've got this.

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Gillian Lopez

Good luck Mandy. Keep going xx

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Julie Probert

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Anne Gibson

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Sandra &philip Xx

You’re a wee Superstar

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Paula Cleary

Good luck and well done 😀

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Piet Adriaans

Very good Mandy!💪

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Gieltje And Marc

Go Mandy! Lots of love x

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Kim

Hi Mandy. You got this. Great work for such a great charity xxx

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Anonymous

Good luck with the walk and fundraising.

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Debbie Ramm-harpley

Go Nandy you are a star

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Julie Bramley ( Humphries)

You will smash it Mandy. Big bugs

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Inez

Lots of luck and well done you!

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Huw Jones

Well done AJ, love you lots

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Mandy Jones

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Mo Oliver

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