Reece Gayler

Brighton Marathon 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

I’m running the Brighton Marathon for Parkinson’s in memory of my grandad, Malcolm Dockerill a true legend. 


My grandad wasn’t just my hero, he was a huge part of the Brighton community. Through his much loved local business, Dockerills, he knew everyone and everyone knew him. He was kind, hardworking, full of character, and always had time for a chat or a laugh. To many, he was a familiar face to us, he was everything.


Watching Parkinson’s slowly take hold of someone you love is heartbreaking. It’s a cruel, unforgiving disease that changes lives, not just for those diagnosed, but for the families who stand beside them. Losing my grandad to Parkinson’s has left a hole that will never be filled.


Running this marathon is my way of honouring his life, his strength, and the incredible impact he had on so many people. Every mile I run is for him, and every donation will help fund vital research, support, and care for those living with Parkinson’s today.


Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me, remembering my grandad, and helping fight this devastating disease.


My achievements

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Thank you to my sponsors

£20

Sam Mcculloch

Proud of you mate!!

£21.84

Val And Rich

Very proud of you Reece and we are sure grandad is looking down with a proud look on his handsome face , love you x

£53.32

Standing Family

Well done mate, a fantastic cause, your grandad would be so proud of you.

£51

Marcus F

Well done mate ❤️

£21.36

Dan James

Smash it mate x

£20

Moira

Now do 7 more

£10

Amy Carter

Wow Reece, you are incredible. Your granddad would be so proud of you as I’m sure he always was x What a superstar you are! I have no doubt you will smash it! Lots of love to you all xxx

£21.84

Sharon & Dan

Amazing Reece, your Grandad would be so proud, horrible disease and highlighting the cause can only be a good thing xxx

£11.33

Jack Standing

£30

Kara Challen

Super proud of you Reece. Your lovely Grandad would be too. Good luck x

£50

Lewis Ward

Proud of you bud!

£63.80

Mum & Dad

Grandad was so proud of You & all his Grandchildren and will love this so much , he knew you loved a challenge and was so proud of your accomplishment last year , this again is another test of your resilience, Grandad will be so proud, as me and Dad are too , Love You Reece ♥️

£50

Brenda Dockerill

So proud of you darling & so would your amazing grandad be.we will be there encouraging you all the way ❤️

£50

Auntie - Lynne

Ah my beautiful Reece - how proud will grandad be of you ( as he always was anyway ) what an amazing this to do - lovely words Reece Well all love you ( me probably more than most though ) 🤣💙💙💙💙💙

£20

Bef And Joe

You’re amazing! 🫶 from Bef and Joe xxx

£10

Alex Oecken-faithfull

Smash it mate! Skip’ x

£16.56

Millie & Rhiannon X

So proud of you over and over again. Well done Reecey. With you every step of the way, and so is our granddad🤍

£20

Lucinda Cummings

You’re amazing Reecey <3

£21.84

Joe Locorriere

Good luck Reece 👏

£21.84

Rob

❤️

£10

Rosie Irvine

Good luck Reece, you’ll smash it… grandad would be so proud of you as always, love you 🩵✨