Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
This year has been a pretty tricky year for myself and the family. I've decided to try and get moving again so I’m taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon 2026 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK. Seeing my mum change so much over the last year has not been fun. On one hand I think that having Parkinson's dementia is a cruel and horrible existence for her. On the other hand, she is happy, comfortable and content so maybe she's living her best life! If we can raise a little bit of money to help future patients then that would be amazing.
A few years ago, running a half marathon was a fun Sunday out. However, due to a variety of excuses I can only run a couple of miles at the moment and I have got 8 weeks to get fit! I've bought a new bumbag and asked chatgpt to write me a training plan so what's the worst that could happen!
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£26.69
Irene Harkin
£22.97
Julie W
What a wonderful way to celebrate your mum and to raise money. You'll do brilliantly, but don't forget to enjoy it (training included)!
£28.44
Clara Knott
Happy training and good luck! x
£10
Louisa Lawn
Good Luck xx
£20
Rosie Mutton
Good luck Patrick, you can do it! Embrace the power of the bum bag!
£28.44
Chris Corbett
Such a sad decline although reassuring you say she seems happy and comfortable 🙂 You'll smash it I'm sure - and for a great cause. Pass on my well wishes to Auntie Linda x
£12.25
Poppy Unsworth
Best of luck! A fantastic cause, well done you! 🌟
£10
Rachel Gelder
Great cause, very close to your heart I knows you'll smash it!🏃♂️
£10
Lianne Clancy
Best of luck Patrick x
£23.45
Veronica Hyland
Enjoy your training Patrick and have a great run.
£12.01
Francesca Citron
Best of luck training quickly to build up!
£54.68
Eleanor Prue
A fantastic effort for a brilliant cause, you'll absolutely smash it! P.S. thank you for not asking me to join you!
£33.83
Monica Lee
Good running! Mon & Chas xx
£20
Ruth And Ryan
What a lovely idea!
£58.01
Sue Walton
Good luck, Patrick!
£25
Elizabeth Bates
Good idea Patrick. Good luck. Nothing like pain for distraction.
£20
Andrea
Nice idea. Good luck with the training.
£10
Good luck Patrick, you can do this!!