In July 2022 I am taking on a mammoth challenge: Cure Parkinson's Raid Alpine. Departing from the shores of Lake Geneva and finishing in the stunning town of Antibes, this monumental challenge will see me tackle 770km distance and a staggering 18,000m of vertical ascent across 6 days.That is over two times the height of Mount Everest!

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015 at the age of 52 and found myself experiencing a number of different emotions but the main one was fear of what the future would hold for me as the condition worsened; how would I cope with it and the impact it would have on my loved ones. I found myself ignoring my emotions in the initial years and playing down my symptoms to hide them from those around me. It was only really when the pandemic hit, and I had to work in a different way, that I found the time to process what I was going through and to try and come to terms with the changes in my physical abilities which are worsening with time. I looked at what might help me both mentally and physically and found that cycling helps me find some freedom from my condition. I feel extremely lucky that I can still consider taking on this challenge to raise money to help fund research into a cure for this debilitating condition.

Cure Parkinson's is no stranger to a challenge. Driven to find a cure, this agile charity funds cutting edge Parkinson's research and unites the worlds leading experts under one cause. Cure Parkinson's can only continue to have this impact with the support from people like me and you. The last two years have been incredibly challenging for Cure Parkinson's and they receive no government funding. But, with our help we can keep them on the course to Cure. By donating to my page, you will help to fund Cure Parkinson's research with potential to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson's. 

Thank you.