Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
My wife, Margaret, was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Dementia with Lewy Bodies about 18 months ago. She was always active, and we loved walking together, especially with our Border Terriers (we have had four, but only one at a time) especially in the Purbecks along the cliff tops. We also ventured further afield and together climbed Helvellyn, Coniston Old Man, Great Gable and Scafell Pike in the Lake District. Also Snowden in Wales.
For many years, Margaret also enjoyed line dancing and active keep fit classes. (We now do chair keep fit classes together for Parkinson's patients, which does help with posture and balance.) When we retired we bought a motorhome and enjoyed travelling and exploring different places, both in the UK and France.
It has been so difficult seeing Margaret's strength slowly decline, no longer be able to do what was once so easy for her. Margaret can no longer get down to the beach at Highcliffe. So I will drive to the Cliff Hanger where, with the aid of a stick, she will walk very slowly along the level path on the cliff top. And we will sit and rest together on one of the many seats, admire the view and reminisce about the places where we once enjoyed our long walks.
It has been heart-breaking to see the the person I have loved for fifty six years suffer in this way. And, as soon as I saw details of this Walk for Parkinson's, I knew I had to take part, and raise as much money as possible to help other unfortunate people afflicted with this horrible debilitating disease.
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£30
Brian Hardy
£16.74
Debby Calnan
A very worthy cause, Nigel. Well done! And enjoy the walk!
£135.75
Stephen Cann
£33.15
Patricia Frampton
Good luck Nigel..you can do it !
£28
Gareth Williams
Well done Niger & good luck
£15
Anonymous
Good luck with reaching your targette and well done!
£22.80
Geoff Jones
£33.15
Karen Simpson
£50
Nigel Hicks
Donated by Rambler James W
£54.75
Nigel Rowland Hicks
Cheque donated by Barry A'Court and and gratefully received. Wished me best of luck with the walk.
£22.80
Lynda Martin
Good Luck Nigel on the walk. Lots of love to Margaret and you and all the family.
£53.32
Steven Millin
Wicked disease. Sooner it eradicated the better. I've already lost a very old school friend through Parkinson's.
£20
Terry Eden
Good luck on your worthy fundraising walk!
£53.32
Brian And Chris Giltrow
A really worthy cause. In addition to Margaret there are two people we know who have Parkinson's.
£27.05
David & Jane
£10
Jenny Wilson
Good luck Nigel
£21.84
M Lin
£21.84
Ashley Pither
Nice to chat to you last week Nigel. All the best to you and Margaret.
£40
Phil K
Good luck with the walk Nigel!
£20
David Mcginty
£21.84
Derek Shaw
£16.56
Richard Brocklehurst
£20
Helen
Go Nigel! Well done on raising awareness and money for a great cause. Enjoy the walk.
£50
Penny And Peter Stent
Good luck Nigel
£11.33
Carole
Best of luck.
£21.84
Martin And Vicky
£21.84
Naj
Wish you all the best
£11.33
Pamela Ellis
Good luck with the walk Nigel. Thinking of you both.
£11.33
Ali (row’s School Friend)
Such a wonderful cause and Margaret and yourself a wonderful couple
£53.32
Jane Taylor
Such a vital cause to raise funds for those impacted by this cruel disease. Well done Nigel - wishing you every success with your fundraising x
£50
Anonymous
Dear Nigel my thoughts are with you and Margaret
£11.33
Ramblers
£50
Lucy
Well done Nigel!
£10
Joan & David Bradshaw
Good luck with the walk, Nigel for this great cause
£11.33
Pamela Nottingham
Good luck Nigel.
£10
Philippa Smart
All the best Nigel! Philippa
£11.33
David Eade And Edith
Hi
£21.84
Keith Turner
£21.84
Christina
V worthy cause. Having lost my mum to Parkinson’s, I’d love to see things improve for sufferers.
£21.84
Alan And Janet Hicks
Good luck with the walk for a very worthy cause
£11.33
Sarah Chaplin
Enjoy your walk!
£21.84
Carolyne Carter
Good luck - great cause to raise money for.
£11.33
Naomi
Good luck with the walk!
£32.23
Beresford Gardner
£11.33
John Urquhart
This is a fantastic thing to do Nigel. Well done and good luck!
£6.11
Sdt
Best of luck!
£11.09
Kim Carlyle
£3
Anonymous
£21.84
Karen Tracey
Good luck on raising the money
£21.84
Kate Williams
£53.32
Joscelin Tracey
Good luck with your fundraising. We're all very proud of you xxx
£11.33
Liz Toft
Enjoy your walk Nigel! Such a good cause x
£11.33
Dee Gannon
Hope the weather is kind! Good effort 😁
£16.56
Dick Turpin
£11.33
Beth Howarth-henry
£21.36
Wendy Orpwood
£11.33
Claire Armstrong
Good luck with the walk. Great cause!
£11.33
Kathy Bartlett
£11.33
Sam Addington
£21.84
Margaret Hicks
I have Parkinson's Disease, as well as Dementia. Nigel wants to raise as much money as possible to go towards finding a cure for this horrible disease.
£53.75
Glad to tip the balance on a worthy cause