Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Hello! In 2027, I’ll be taking on the Great North Run.
It’s something I’ve always wanted to do being from the North-East. Given the nature of the event and the opportunity it provides to raise money for a worthwhile cause, it felt like the right time to finally take it on.
In 2024, Anna’s dad, Russell, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He had spent many months experiencing a range of vague and difficult to explain symptoms before eventually receiving his diagnosis.
Parkinson’s is a complex and challenging condition, not only for those living with it but also for their families and those around them. While treatments can help to manage some of the symptoms, there is currently no cure, and there is still a great deal of work to be done to develop better treatments and therapies for the future.
That is why I’ll be raising money for Parkinson’s UK. The charity supports people living with Parkinson’s and their families, funds research into new and improved treatments, and campaigns to improve the lives and care of everyone affected by the condition.
Taking part in an event like the Great North Run can be about the personal challenge and the enjoyment of the run itself. That will certainly be part of it for me. However, having the opportunity to use the challenge to raise money for a cause that has become much closer to home gives the run an added purpose.
Any donation, however large or small, would be hugely appreciated and will help Parkinson’s UK continue its work supporting people affected by Parkinson’s and funding research into better treatments.
Thank you for your support — and I’ll see you at the finish line! (venue for a pints after to be confirmed)
