Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK
In April 2026, I’ll be running the London Marathon in aid of Parkinson’s UK.
It’s a cause that’s incredibly close to my heart.
Over the past 8 years as a personal trainer, I’ve worked closely with some truly inspiring people living with Parkinson’s. It all started with Sally, diagnosed in her mid-40s, and since then I’ve been privileged to train and support several clients who show me every single day the power of resilience, determination, and most importantly movement.
I’ve seen first-hand how exercise can improve strength, balance, mobility, and confidence for people with Parkinson’s. It’s why I became one of the first trainers on the National Register of Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainers, and why I’m so passionate about raising both awareness and funds to support the amazing work Parkinson’s UK does.
But I’m not waiting until marathon day to make an impact.
To kick start my fundraising and to involve my clients from the very beginning, I’ll be completing a walking marathon… dressed as a giant brain!
On 15th October, I’ll walk 170 laps of the Basepoint Business Centre car park — the exact distance of 26.2 miles — with at least one of my clients with Parkinson’s walking alongside me at all times in a relay style. This event is all about visibility, awareness, and showing that together, we can keep moving forward, one step at a time.
By the time I get to the start line in London, I want to know that we’ve already made a huge difference — both in raising money for Parkinson’s UK and in celebrating the incredible people I’m lucky enough to work with.
Every donation, big or small, will help fund vital research, support services, and resources for those living with Parkinson’s.
If you can, please donate — and share this page so we can reach as many people as possible.
Let’s show the world the difference exercise, community, and determination can make.
Thank you for your support.
My updates
Car Park Marathon: Walking for Parkinson’s UK
Tuesday 26th Aug
Thank you to my sponsors
£21.84
Colin Wooding
£53.32
Julia Billingsley
£53.32
John Shippey
£21.84
Jonathan Hall
£53.32
Marguerite Grey
£21.84
Josephine Hall
Good Luck from Josie and Ida and a special extra good luck to Dinah xxxx
£53.32
Shirley And Paul
Good luck to Dinah, Tom and the car park crew
£26.20
James
Impressive!
£21.84
Flo Shippey
❤️❤️❤️
£53.32
Daniel Pascoe
£21.84
Ella Wallis
Good luck Dinah and all involved!
£53.32
Freddie, Gemma And Jake X
Good luck Tom, Mum and the Car Park Marathoners!
£50
Jonah Powell-tuck
Good luck mum!
£53.32
Maudie Powell-tuck
Good luck, Tom! (And forza, Mum!)
£520
Chrissie Taylor
Do remind Dinah she is part of a team, and good luck
£53.32
Ally Rudd
You'll smash it Dinah. You can write 20k words in your head to pass the time... x
£106
Trevor Morris
Good luck for a good cause!
£54.58
Jules & Richard
Wishing you all the very best. Particularly giving Dinah a piggy back ;)
£106
Dinah Hall
I’m expecting you to give me a piggy back for the last couple of miles of the Car Park Marathon….
£11.33
Amanda Ford
£265
Simon & Helen
Good luck Tom - it's great you are doing this. Thank you
£11.33
Karen Beeson
Good luck. I know you will smash it
£28.10
Alison Bell
Good luck Tom, have you seen your PB target yet,?!
