Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
Hi! Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I’m taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon 2026 to raise vital funds for Parkinson's.
I will be running this in memory of my Grandad Dave who sadly passed away in November 2025.
Grandad suffered with Parkinson’s for about 15 years and having seen how the disorder can affect someone I love so much, I want to help Parkinson’s UK in any way possible so they can continue to support people with Parkinson’s, fund research for better treatments and a cure, and campaign for improved care.
Grandad was a big family man and loved us all very much (almost as much as he loved Latics), supporting us in everything we wanted to do as we grew up so I know he would be really proud of me doing this and he’ll be cheering me on on the 4th of October!
Thank you!
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£44.14
Graham Kirkland
£50
Heaps At Beanscroft
Well done Ruby, so proud of you as Grandad would be too. Love from us all at Beanscroft
£23.45
Angela Rodgers
Well done Ruby Love the Rodgers x
£15
Charlene Day
What an achievement Ruby and for an amazing cause Love from The Days
£20
Rhys Owen
£15.93
Jenny Grindrod
Good Luck Ruby
£23.45
Matthew Pendlebury
Good luck Ruby!!
£50
Marylynn Butterworth
Love from Auntie Marylynn and Uncle John xxx
£17.89
Charlie
£17.89
Naomi Mccarthy
£12.25
Amy Wilson
Good luck Ruby, go smash it! Love you lots
£25
Ethan
£24
Samuel Smith
Party at the finish line 🎉 Have a great run Ruby! X
£300
Optashift
With all our very best wishes for a fantastic run for such a great cause in memory of your Grandad! X
£20
Holly Madden
Go smash it Ruby!!!
£6.56
Marion Dewar
Good luck x
£20
Kai Mason
Good luck !
£50
Grandma And Grandad
You can do it Ruby. Love Grandma and Grandad
£6.56
Annika Lewis
Good luck Ruby!! xx
£20
Paige Stopford
Proud of you bestieeee
£5
Imogen
Good luck Ruby!
£50
Lewis Duckworth
£5
Ria Brown
Good luck!!
£20
Olivia Newton
Good luck ❤️❤️❤️
£31.24
Adam
Well done Rubes❤️
£20
Jack Williams
£20
Nigel Walters
We’ll be cheering you on from afar - go for it!!!
£10
Mr Power
Good luck, Ruby!
£21.84
Mick Belfield
Well done Ruby, for contributing to such a worthwhile cause. Your Grandad would be very proud of you, as are all of if us. Love from Mick, Helen, Callum and Henry.
£21.84
John Wildbore
Best of luck Ruby. A great cause. Your Grandad would be proud. John, Nicci, Jake and Scarlett.
£32.23
Aunty Hels
Extremely proud of you Rubes, as Grandad would certainly be. I can just see that gorgeous smile on his face cheering you on. ❤️xxxx
£11.33
Kirstie Carr
All the best Ruby.. you will smash it! With Love Kirstie ( your Aunty Hels BFF😁) xx
£5
Liv Wild
Good luck girl!!
£16.20
Freya
So proud of you as always❤️
£27.05
Kevin White
Good luck and well done Ruby
£25
Chris Webb
Well done Ruby!!
£20
Ian Holland
Good luck Ruby. I’m sure you’ll smash it. Ian, Emma, Adam & Matt
£32.23
Caroline Greenwood
Good luck Ruby!!
£55.42
Uncle Graham
Good luck Ruby. Very proud of you. xx
£36.43
Sue Mellor
£5
Georgie
£63.80
Karen Crossman
Well done Ruby for raising money for Parkinson’s in memory of a vet special man Grandad Dave! Good luck! Lots of love from Mum and Dad 🤩
£21.84
Kay W
👏👏
£6.11
Gabe
£10
Evie Axton
So proud of you xxx
£50
George Park
So proud of you!❤️
£10
Mia Ashton
£50
George Park
So proud of you!❤️
Well done Ruby. Really proud of you. xx