Why I'm fundraising for Parkinson's UK
I’m taking part in the Manchester Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would love your support.
Mags (the mother-in-law) was diagnosed with Parkinson's 15 years ago. The symptoms were slow to appear at first, but have accelerated in recent years and now have a major impact on her everyday life.
It's particularly frustrating that someone who was recently so active - from via ferratas in Switzerland to countless hikes in the Lakes - now has their movement severely impaired with painful falls a regular occurrence.
Somehow, Mags faces this daunting day-to-day reality with determination, good humour and grace. Running a few miles through my old stomping ground of Manchester will be light work in comparison.
The more money we raise, the faster Parkinson's UK can make the breakthroughs that are currently, teasingly, just out of reach.
To help Mags and thousands of others who are trying to navigate life with Parkinson's, please donate a little if you can. It really can make a difference.
Thank you to my sponsors
£10
Liz Baker
£40
Alberto & Sheryll
Good luck with your challenge
£20
Lee Baker
Good luck 🙌🏻
£20
Neil Clarke
All the best mate. The wall is your friend. As it a LOT of vaseline on your nipples and feet. Enjoy!!
£20
Chris Atkinson
£20
Jenny Owen-jones
Good luck Matt! Loads of love the OJs
£20
Paul Baker
A very just cause
£20
Dave Woodyer
£30
Susan Warburton
Maggie is an inspiration, amazing lady.
£10
Hari Kanth
£20
Liam Johnson
£20
Katie Butler
Best of luck Matt! Go get 'em
£10
Chris Douch
A great thing to do for such a worthy cause. Well done, Matt!
£10
Paul Read
Good luck Matt!
£50
Culverhouse Associates Ltd
Giving you our wholehearted support Matt. What a star! D and Mxx
£20
Trish & Ian
A great cause
£30
Jane Kirkham
Wishing all the very best matt! Love is all x
£50
Andrew Coplestone
Maggie tells me you'll never make it to the finish but good on you for trying...!! Well done, absolutely in awe of what you are doing.
£20
Caroline
£30
Vicki & Ian
A very worthy cause! Good luck
£20
Carol
Good luck
£20
S & R
Good luck with your challenge
£50
Anonymous
£50
Margaret Howarth
What a brilliant challenge!
£20
Susann
Brilliant challenge, Brilliant lady🏃➡️
£30
Christopher Stevens
Every little helps. Good luck Anna and Chris Stevens
£20
Zoe, Joe, Joy And Frida
Go Matt!
£20
Tezza
Go Matt go! Super proud of you 👏🏻
£10
Nicola Carter
Bravo Matt! Good luck!
£40
Paul Baker
£10
Claire
YASSSSSS
£10
The Billingtons
Good luck Matt- a brilliant thing to do for a lovely lady! Xx
£10
Matt Baker
£10
