Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
In 2026, my sister (Sarah Meyers) and I have set ourselves a challenge! To take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon for Parkinson’s UK and would really appreciate your support!
Sadly we lost our Dad, Simon Meyers, on 4th October 2025. Growing up, Dad was a keen runner, completing many events from 10k all the way up to a half Marathon as part of Half-Ironman events, so this seemed like a good challenge that he would have appreciated!
The Cardiff Half Marathon 2026 takes place on 4th October, the 1st anniversary of losing Dad, so both Sarah and I felt it would be the perfect event to raise some money for Parkinson's UK in dad's memory. Dad had lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years, and it's only thanks to the time, expertise and on-going research of the Parkinson's nurses, consultants and Parkinson's UK that Dad was able to live life to the full whilst he was with us. He would have wanted this work to continue to benefit others in the future and hopefully find a cure.
Please help by sponsoring our challenge. All money raised will help fund breakthroughs and help support the Parkinson's community.
My updates
An extra challenge…
Thursday 28th MayThank you to my sponsors
£20
Diane Pollard
£28.44
Andrew Douglas
Congratulations! What an amazing cause.
£23.45
Hugheski
well done Meyers
£10
Lizzie Nicholson
Well done Sarah and Rob!! Amazing xx
£20
Alec Mcdonald
A great cause you are both running for and a great achievment on behalf of your dad.
£25
Gill And Andy And Ann
£25
Lloyd And Sandie
£100
Elizabeth Meyers
Huge congratulations, you did it in 2hrs 19mins! So very proud of you both, as would Dad be. You’ve also raised an amazing amount for Parkinson’s. Well done 👏👏👏❤️
£10
Emma Williams
Well done Rob! You’ll smash it 🙌
£23.45
Christa Haworth
Great cause and occasion. Wish I was there to support in person. Go well!!! Cxx
£23.45
Matthew Fry
Good luck Rob!
£20
Amanda Phillips
Good luck Rob x
£25
Anna Karki
Good luck Rob & Sarah! 👏👏👏 Running for a great cause!
£12.25
Yvonne Perkins
Good luck Rob. You’ve got this!
£23.45
Aled & Lindsey
Good luck mate see you out there
£40
Fiona And Chris
Good luck Sarah and Rob. Will be thinking of you all tomorrow xx
£10
Steph & John
Well done Rob, good cause! Hope you enjoy the run!
£55.88
Anonymous
Good luck
£55.88
Mo & Ken
Good Luck Robert & Sarah a fitting tribute to your lovely Dad. You’ll smash it together xx
£20
Mark Stephenson
Good luck Rob. It’s great you’re raising so much for a great cause
£23.45
Sarah South
Turning pain into something positive is inspiring. Go smash it Sarah and bro
£23.45
Graham Haines
In memory of Simon who lived life to the full ! Mo & I will always remember his hearty laugh & all those Christmas get togethers !
£23.45
Chris Hobbs
Good luck and i know you’ll both do him proud!
£12.25
Becca And Toby
Thinking of you all! X
£20
Deb Joyce
Good luck to you both
£10
Victoria Jones
Much love
£50
Elaine And David
Very best of luck to you both x
£12.25
Nigel And Rachael Roberts
£50
Davy
Good luck Rob and thanks for everything you do 🙏
£23.45
Hannah Willoughby
£10
Rebecca Crockett
Good luck Rob, from the Crocketts!
£10
Helen Rouse
Good luck 🏃🏽🏃🏾 great cause xxx
£30
Jonathan Meyers
Good luck both of you! Will be thinking of you x
£12.25
Steph
Best of luck to you and Sarah. I’ll be thinking of you both :-)
£33.83
Dale Spree
Well done you and Sarah. Xxx
£23.45
Lucy Scott
You guys will smash it! Good luck
£23.45
Shaun Hollywood
Good luck both of you 👏
£30
Andy Miles
£33.83
Elise Jenkins
A lovely tribute to your dad. Lots of love, Elise, Bea, Hugh Bear and Mad Dog xxx
£10
Jamie Grundy
£20
Caroline & Eva
Good Luck Rob and Sarah! You’ll smash it 🍀 💪
£23.45
Barry Kerslake
Well done for taking it on. Full support to both of you.
£55.88
Justin & Beccy
Both of you will smash it!! And good luck 😎
£23.45
Nick Grassby
Good luck both of you!
£12.25
Cath Withycombe
Best of luck Rob, such a worthy cause!!
£22.80
Andrew Cox
All the best
£22.80
Tim & Sam Toogood
Hope cycle ride went well, what a feat! Good luck to you both for the Cardiff Half. Best wishes, Tim & Sam
£20
Anonymous
Well done mate! Phil
£50
Elin Gallagher
Well done from Elin and family
£30
Laura Morris
A great cause and an incredible challenge to take on. Lots of love xx
£33.15
Hannah Willoughby
Good work Rob
£10
John & Steph
Hell of an effort on the cycle for a great cause Rob, Good Luck!
£6.18
Andrew Lane
All the best Rob - and enjoy the ride!
£11.55
Helen Rouse
Good luck Rob!
£22.80
Katie
Go well Rob
£22.80
Jon & Diane
Good Luck Rob
£16.74
Laura Camilleri
Good luck Rob!!!
£15
Bethan Storey
Very good luck Rob!!! I'm sure you'll smash it and such a good cause xxx
£20
Sue Young
Good luck Rob. Going through the same with my Dad. X
£50
Nina & Davy
Thanks for everything you've done for the girls!!!
£20
Matt Wallace
Good luck Rob
£50
Eilidh Meyers
We’re so proud of you! You’ve got this! Loads of love xxxx
£22.80
Lucy Phillips
Best of luck Rob!
£22.80
Ava Sims
Good luck Rob!
£33.15
Tom Troughton
Go well Rob. Great effort for a great cause.
£15
Cathy Bailey
Go Rob!!! Enjoy those hills 🤩 👏 👏 👏
£27.40
Liam Hannaway
Good luck Rob, hell of an effort. I’d like to offer some words of advice but I don’t have any! (Maybe book Monday as annual leave!)
£54.75
Hugh Meyers
As you say a good challenge, best of luck with either distance
£22.80
Michelle Mason
Good luck Sarah and Rob. Your dad would be proud.
£10
Anna Buckland
Best of luck Rob. Excellent cause in memory of your Dad
£10
Jamier Grundy
Great work Rob.
£54.75
Geoff Storey
A fantastic challenge for a great charity
£54.75
Julie Harper
Your nuts but your dad would love this, he will be with you all the way xx
£15
Sylv And Pj
Best of luck, great cause and a lovely thing to do to honour your dad’s memory. Love from Sylv, PJ and Sienna xx
£21.84
Dan Heggs
£106
Robert King
Your father was a great man—kind, resilient, and full of quiet strength, even through his fight with Parkinson’s. I have no doubt he would be incredibly proud of the way you’re honoring his memory
£42.79
Laura And Steve
What a brilliant thing to be doing. Best of luck to you both!
£6.11
Anonymous
Gods luck
£32.23
Alison Mckirdy
Good luck to you both!
£52.12
Lucy Morris
Yay! More people in my life getting obsessed with running 🙈. Go smash it!
£21.84
Lauren Turner
Good luck Rob & Sarah! Great cause, your dad would be proud xx
£32.23
Helen Wilson
Good luck to you both x
£50
Mairi Storey
well done Rob & Sarah. Hopefully we'll be there on the day cheering you both on xx
£21.84
Sarah Davies
What an amazing way to celebrate and remember your Dad xx
£20
Matt And Emily Haines
Good luck, Rob and Sarah! Your dad would be proud ❤️
£32.23
Julie Harper
Good luck to you both, your Dad would indeed be impressed and very proud xx
£20
Ruth Sivarajah
Best of luck to you both xx
£50
Juliet
You’ll both smash it in honour of your dad ❤️ sending so much love!!!
£53.32
Bethan Stephens
Good luck
Well done Robert and Sarah. I’m sure your Dad would be so proud.