*Update October 2022: I am making slow and steady progress, following radiation for the tumour regrowth. The increased falling makes running too risky, so no marathon training or plans for the near future. :( I will have a think about how best to honour the commitment to doing something worthy of all your generous donations to Parkinson's UK.*

Here's why I'm attempting to run 26.2 miles ...

This year my wonderful Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's and our world was rocked. The neurological condition affects movement, mood and memory and can be a frightening diagnosis for anyone to receive. 

Not ones to dwell (well perhaps just for a few difficult moments), we are channelling our energies into the positive, which is why I chose to support Parkinson's UK.  This is my first marathon and I want it to make a difference to others with the condition as well as my Dad.

I hope that you can join me in furthering research to find better treatments and, hopefully, a cure. It will certainly spur me across the finish line! 

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