About Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition. 

There are three main symptoms – tremor (shaking), slowness of movement and rigidity (muscle stiffness) – which become progressively worse over time. 

The incidence of Parkinson’s disease has increased significantly over the past 30 years, particularly in men aged 70 and older. So, the chance of somebody close to you being diagnosed with this cruel disease becomes greater every day. 

Why are we raising money for Parkinson’s? My brother-in-law, Peter Reddy, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015 and was forced to retire from his teaching position at Aston University in 2016.

Pete is a force of nature who loves cheese (almost all varieties including Gorgonzola), wine (preferably red and from the Right Bank) and who owns the largest private collection of hats in the Midlands. 

Here is Pete’s account of how Parkinson’s disease has affected his life:

Our appeal

Finding new treatments, and ultimately a cure, for Parkinson’s may be years off, so the money we raise might not necessarily help our family but we feel we should do something constructive to help out future sufferers. 

Plus, if we can make life easier for Pete in the meantime, it will make those long hours in the saddle and aching legs all the more bearable.

So please give generously and support our cause. One day it might also become yours…