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Matthew Macdonald

TCS London Marathon Sunday 2027

Help me reach my goal of £1,000

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the 2027 TCS London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK on Sunday 25 April and would really appreciate your support! 


The profile picture is me and my best mate Jonny, taken far too long ago. We’re both now 47, have families and Jonny has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. This diagnosis is going to have a massive impact on his life, family and his job as a physiotherapist. I’ve wanted to do the London Marathon for years. I’ve been applying for the last 16 years at least. By coincidence I got a place through the ballot this year and will be raising money for Parkinson’s UK to help Jonny and people in his position and their families. I want to make sure that neither Jonny, or his family will have their lives diminished by his diagnosis. Every donation will go to helping Jonny (and others) get the support and treatment to live as normal a life as possible.  Please give what you can.


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We’re Parkinson’s UK. The charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.
 
We don’t wait for change, we make it happen. We believe that together we’ll find a cure. But that’s not all we’re working for. We campaign for better health and care, fund research into groundbreaking new treatments, and run life-changing support services.
 
Families, volunteers, campaigners, fundraisers, scientists, health and care workers. We’re a powerful community united by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.

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My Goal

£1,000

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My updates

Feeling more posiitve

Tuesday 13th Oct
After an early (self inflicted) injury training took a set back. With new trainer and enough KT tape to cover a house I got back on it. Managed to complete 10k this weekend just gone so feel that the full marathon is doable without any walking and in a reasonable time..

My friend who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s has returned to work and is making his own adjustments to his life.  He is currently working toward the Manchester marathon next year as well!

Thank you to my sponsors

£22.80

Katie

Good luck Matthew! It’s a great thing you’re doing to support Jonny, and amazing you got in for next year! Have a great race 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

£50

Iain Macdonald

Good luck and all the best to Jonny and his family