Rachel McGowan

Walk for Parkinson's: Yorkshire 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

This July, myself, Joel and Busby will be taking part in Parkinson’s UK Walk for Parkinson’s at Temple Newsam.

We’re walking in loving memory of my Grandad Gordon and in support of Joel’s Grandma Sheldon, who continues to live with Parkinson’s.Ā 

Sadly, this disease has deeply affected both sides of our family, so this walk is incredibly personal to us.

Every step we take is for the people we love, and for everyone whose lives have been touched by Parkinson’s. We’re hoping to raise money to support the amazing work of Parkinson’s UK, helping fund vital research, provide support for those living with the condition, and work towards a better future.

If you’re able to, we’d be so grateful for any donation, no matter how big or small.

Our target Ā£270 will fund a Parkinson’s nurse for one day.Ā 

Thank you for your support—it really does make a difference. šŸ’™

#ParkinsonsUK #WalkForParkinsons #TempleNewsam #InMemoryOfGrandadGordon #SupportingGrandmaSheldon


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Finishing Line

Sunday 19th Jul

Temple Newsam

Sunday 19th Jul

Starting Line

Sunday 19th Jul

Challenge Complete

Sunday 19th Jul

With a last-minute change to the line-up and Auntie Sarah stepping up to the challenge, we successfully completed the Walk for Parkinson’s at Temple Newsam today! šŸ’™

Busby kept going thanks to plenty of Smarties and was well rewarded with a well-earned ice cream afterwards! šŸ¦šŸ’™

We’re absolutely delighted to have raised an incredible Ā£754 for Parkinson’s UK. We’ve been completely blown away by everyone’s kindness, generosity, and support. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make today so special—it truly means the world to us. šŸ’™


Thank you to my sponsors

Ā£23.45

Hannah Horvath

Ā£12.01

Dean Haigh

Well Done Rachel!

Ā£10.64

Anonymous

Ā£10

Bruce Woodward

Ā£10

The Beans

Well Done! From the Beans

Ā£40.27

Sheba

Great work guys and girls! X

Ā£100

Jenny Luscombe

Ā£11.55

Katie And Josh

Well done especially to Buzz! Josh won't walk more than about 5 steps unless he is running away from me šŸ˜…šŸ¤Ŗ

Ā£22.80

Jonathan Holmes

Ā£39.46

Sophie L, Jack And The Girls

Good luck guys! :)

Ā£39.46

Summerskill’s

Good luck! x

Ā£36

Janet And Roy Mcgowan

Go Mc Sheldons Go

Ā£11.55

Olly Williamson

Great cause- good luck!

Ā£11.55

Paula Taylor

Good luck guys šŸ‘

Ā£54.75

Linda Phillips

Well done Rachel. May husband has had Parkinson’s for 17years.

Ā£22.80

Andy C

Ā£20

Sabry Guen

Good luck Rachel & Family! I hope the weather stays cool for you x

Ā£11.55

Alfi & Kam

Good luck Buzz 😊

Ā£10

Dal Sidhu

Good Luck McGowan's !!!

Ā£10

Grace And Patrick X

Well done guys!

Ā£10

Sally Hebden

Very good effort and amazing fundraising! Xx

Ā£11.55

Love George X

Well done Busby! You can do it!

Ā£11.31

Rachel Bjelk

Hope its a great walk

Ā£11.55

Jo Crawshaw

Ā£11.55

Donna Dales

Lovely idea and a great cause

Ā£11.31

James Mazur

Ā£20

Neil Atkins

a fantastic cause Rachel, well done

Ā£10

Chris Hall

Good luck Busby, you've got this! - a great cause!

Ā£6.18

Gg

Good job Busby

Ā£11.55

Kelly Mcgowan

Rachel - Great cause and Good Luck you Regards, Kelly

Ā£11.55

Kel Okeeffe

Good luck

Ā£22.80

Claire Grainger

Good Luck Rach, Busby will have a great time!

Ā£22.80

Gareth Mead

Ā£22.80

Rhiannon

Ā£22.80

Ian Morris

Ā£10

Jason

What a fantastic way to celebrate your Grandad, and to get Busby involved is a brilliant idea. šŸ‘šŸ‘

Ā£11.55

Steve Farrar

Ā£11.55

Nick Mclean

Ā£10

Deb Shaw

Good Luck Rach Debs xx

Ā£57.05

Tracey Smith

little legs will do amazing xx

Ā£54.75

Anonymous

Ā£20

Abi And Tom Walker

Good luck, great cause. Half of this is from my mum and dad!

Ā£33.15

Matt

Ā£11.55

Ronnie

😘

Ā£30

Lindsey

Ā£20

Peggy Mitchell