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Neil Fallon

Walk for Parkinson's 100 mile challenge 2026

Help me reach my goal of £500

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101
miles

My target 100 miles

Why I'm fundraising for Parkinson's UK

I’m taking part in Walk for Parkinson’s 100 Mile Challenge to help fund specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

I'm uniting with thousands of others, all passionate about improving life for people with Parkinson’s.

Please support my efforts to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK.

In 2017 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Several years later it was discovered that my condition was medication-induced, caused by one of my heart medications. Although the cause was identified, I still live with a variety of neurological symptoms, including balance issues that can lead to serious falls, memory problems, tremors, and fatigue, to name just a few.

After my diagnosis, I joined the Swindon Parkinson’s Activity Group as a member and later became a volunteer and activity host. I now run the Walking Football team, support Tai Chi sessions, and assist with other activities and events organised by the group. I’ve made some great friends there and am passionate about continuing to support people affected by Parkinson’s in our community.

I try to stay as active as I can, and a sense of humour definitely helps along the way. This year, I’m taking part in this challenge for the fourth time to raise awareness and vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.

I would be incredibly grateful for your support—any donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference.

 

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£1,171 + £141.23 GiftAid

My Goal

£500

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Walked 50 miles

Walked 100 miles

My updates

Day 31. Last day.

Sunday 31st May
Day 31. Mission accomplished. Huge surprise to see family and friends at the finish line. Even had a congratulations cake (sharon). A big thankyou to everyone who have been on this journey with me, for the support and encouragement - that is what has pulled me through. Special thanks to Kerry Hartman for all the hard work you've done and special special thanks to my gawjus wife Gail that has been with me every step of the way. Now - Feet up and a nice cuppa.

Day 30.

Saturday 30th May

Day 30. Hot hot hot 🔥 🥵.

Target will be achieved tomorrow, hopefully it will be a bit cooler.




It's not to late to sponsor me. Then I'll leave you alone for a year.

Day 30. Hot hot hot 🔥 🥵.
Target will be achieved tomorrow, hopefully it will be a bit cooler.




Day 29.

Friday 29th May
Please sponsor me. Its not too late.

Day 29. Another short walk but that guarantees I'll hit 100 miles on the last day.

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 28.

Thursday 28th May
Day 28. Pacing myself today. 1.2 miles this morning with Gail and Bailey.

Day 27.

Wednesday 27th May
Please sponsor me if you can.

Day 27. Hot hot hot... 1.4 miles this morning and 1.3 miles this afternoon. 

Well done to everyone braving this heat 🥵. 

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 26.

Tuesday 26th May
Day 26. No walk today unfortunately but back on my feet tomorrow hopefully. You are all doing amazing my fellow fundraisers 👍🏻.

Day 25.

Monday 25th May
Day 25. A wonderful walk at Bosherston Lily ponds in Pembrokeshire with Gail and Bailey. Also visited  Barafundle Bay A bit more mileage than planned due to getting lost...... I think I'll assess my knee tomorrow to see if it needs a rest up.

Day 24.

Sunday 24th May
Day 24. Lots of stops and starts for Gail, Bailey and I as we walked along the coast at Saundersfoot. 2.6 miles plus1.2 manually added as i forgot my phone.

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 23.

Saturday 23rd May
Please sponsor me.
Day 23. Away for the bank holiday with Gail in West Wales.  3.5 miles today and I've hit my pain threshold for the day. Rest up for tomorrow and knock out some more. 
I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below.

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon


Day 22 of my walking challenge.

Friday 22nd May
Please sponsor me. 

Day 22 of my walking challenge. Early start for Gail a I. Sun's out for a pleasant walk. Shaw Ridge again today. Between 75/80 miles so far.

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 20.

Thursday 21st May
hola. ¿Cómo estás?

Please sponsor me. 

Day 20. Knackering.Same walk over Shaw Ridge with Gail. Knee a bit troublesome but calms down after a bit of ice. We saw 3 cats, 2 foxes and a squirrel. Cuppa time. .

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 21.

Thursday 21st May
Day 21 of my walking challenge. 0600hrs and off we go. Gail a I walked over Shaw Ridge as we know it's 3 miles and that's my absolute limit.
I've walked over 70 miles so far and hope i can keep it going 🤞🏻.

Also there is some wonderful artwork around West Swindon.

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 21

Thursday 21st May
Day 21 Day 21 of my walking challenge. 0600hrs and off we go. Gail a I walked over Shaw Ridge as we know it's 3 miles and that's my absolute limit.
I've walked over 70 miles so far and hope i can keep it going 🤞🏻.

Also there is some wonderful artwork around West Swindon.

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 19 of my challenge.

Tuesday 19th May
Day 19 of my walking challenge. 0600hrs and still raining hard this morning. Gail and I walked over Shaw Ridge this morning. Knee strapped, wrapped and packed so not as bad as previous days.

Day 18.

Monday 18th May
Day 18. Part 2. 
Walking Football with our Swindon Shakers team (refereeing and keeper) and managed 1.5 miles (slowly).

Day 17 of my challenge.

Sunday 17th May
Day 17. Knee a bit sore but Gail and I managed a walk over to Lydiard Park. Great to get out in the fresh air.

Day 16 of my challenge.

Saturday 16th May
Day 16. Back up and at it. Just over 3 miles today as I don't want to push my luck with the knee..

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 14.

Thursday 14th May
Day 14 of my challenge. 
Knee strapped up and 3.05 miles clocked up. Ice packs applied now so no more today.
Good luck to all you walkers 👍🏻

Day 13.

Wednesday 13th May
Day 13. Sorry. Swollen knee so no walk today as yet. I'm using ice on it at the moment so fingers crossed 🤞🏻 

Day 12 of my challenge.

Tuesday 12th May
Day 12. Started the day with a dog walk of 1.2 miles followed by 3.16 miles refereeing our annual Parkinson's walking football match against Great Western Hospital health professionals. 

Day 11 of my challenge.

Monday 11th May
Day 11. Treadmill Test at Bristol Heart Institute. 2.7 miles and that's me for the day.
I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

If you would like to donate please click the link below. 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon

Day 10.

Sunday 10th May
Day 10. No walking today as my knee is giving me a bit of aggravation so I'm resting up for today. I do however have a treadmill test tomorrow so hopefully fir enough to get some steps in 🤞🏻

Day 8.

Saturday 9th May
Day 8 of my challenge continued. 1.2 dog walk and 0.7 walking tennis 🎾 

Day 8.

Friday 8th May
Day 8. A 4 mile walk with Gail around Lydiard Park 🥱.
0530hrs 👀🤯

I am doing this challenge for Parkinson’s UK, to help fund Parkinson's nurses and provide specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

Well done to all taking part. Keep it going if you can.
 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 💙

Day 7.

Thursday 7th May
Day 7 of my challenge. Just 2.25 miles today as I have Tai Chi this afternoon and i don't want to overdo it.

Day 6.

Wednesday 6th May
Day 6 of my challenge.  A 3 mile walk with Gail over Shaw Ridge and back via Westlea. Nice and quiet,just dog walkers and cyclists.
Possibly get a 1 mile dog walk in later as well.
A big thank you  to everyone that has sponsored me so far. X


Day 5.

Tuesday 5th May
Day 5 of my challenge. 4.05 miles with Gail at Lydiard Park. So peaceful and picturesque. 
If you would like to donate please click the link below 

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/neilfallon


Day 4.

Monday 4th May
Day 4 of my challenge. A 1.2 mile dog walk followed by a 5.34 mile walk around Cotswold Water Park with Gail,Lucy,Simon and Thomas. 6.5 in total.
72 miles to go.




Day 3.

Sunday 3rd May
Day 3. Watched our grandson play football, Dog walk 1.07 miles followed by Lydiard Park walk of 4.24 miles with Gail. A super sunny day.

Day 2.

Saturday 2nd May
2 walks today. 1.7 dog walk and 1.5 around Barbury Castle with Gail. 

Day 1.

Friday 1st May
1 mile whilst playing walking tennis

Day 1 of my challenge

Friday 1st May
Day 1 as a pirate ☠️. 
Shiver me timber. 
3 miles done - 97 to go!

Thank you to my sponsors

£10

Mr & Mrs Hinton

£54.75

Gail Fallon

Great job my Darling. Always so proud of everything you do xx

£10

Ged Bambrick

£18.10

Golf Club Donations

£10

Colin Wallis

£11.55

Chris

Keep on walking

£11.55

Graham Vaughan

Well done on completing the 100 miles! Have lay in tmrw!

£22.80

Lynne Blandon

Well done for doing the challenge in the heat.

£10

Bev Cubbon

Well done Neil. Fantastic achievement. My Dad has this awful disease

£15

Deborah O'brien

Well done! Have loved the hats!

£17.10

Jan & Malcolm

Well done Neil

£15

Lauren Phillips

Fabulous efforts 🤩🤩🤩🤩

£10

Sue Kuczynski

Good Luck Neil. Xx

£22.80

Tom

£22.80

Lynne Brown

Well done Neil!x

£20

Lucy

I am so proud of you dad. You have done amazing! Lots of love, Lucy xox

£22.80

Carol Earnshaw

You're doing a brilliant job Neil, with the help of Gail, keep at it, not long to go now 💙💙 loving all the hats too 👍

£10

Paul Squires

£20

Christine Khan

£33.15

Jacqueline Hewitt

Well done Neil. We are full of admiration for your efforts.

£54.75

David Beams

Keep going young man

£20

Neil Johnstone

Great effort, Neil. Keep it up!

£22.80

Stuart Johnstone

Keep it up neil and well done

£33.15

Tina Griffiths

Good luck with the challenge!!

£20

Sue Grice

£10

James Leith

£20

Jackie James

£10

Dave Logan

£10

Dawn Falkingham

£20

Chris Turner

£10

Lillian Monk

£22.80

Mavis Barber

Good Luck.

£33.15

Dawn Butcher

Good going Neal.

£11.33

Jacky Iles

Well done Neil xx

£76.32

Ray Herring

Good luck Neil I hope it all goes well

£30

Iulia Voica

£32.23

Sue

£21.84

Andy Nelmes

Good on you buddy. Keep going

£21.84

Liam

All the best jock

£20

Dave & Elaine

£5

Emma Xx

£10

Dawn & Mike

£10

Rich Gagan

£5

Wavell

£11.33

Den And Steph Smith

Good luck Neil

£11.09

Andy Mcaulay

Good luck with the fundraising.

£20

Paula

£21.84

Denise Mercury

Good luck on your Neil xx

£25

Keith & Christine Cottle

£10

Sarah & David Rhodes

£10

Darren Leith

£20

Andy Ricketts

£10

David Ferris

£6.11

John Jones

£16.56

Graham

Happy walking, stay upright!!

£10

Kerry

You ate an inspiration, if you need some Ted miles let us know 🙂

£6.11

Jane Woodsford

Good luck Neil.

£32.23

Wendy

Good luck lovely, cheering you on from the sidelines with love & cwtches

£10

Allan & Teresa Dorward

£53.32

Gail

Well done & good luck. Always proud of you xx