I am taking part in the 2025 TCS London Marathon for Cure Parkinson's because they are here for the cure.

My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's when I was young so I am running for her, but also for my father and brothers who have been affected by this disease. We have all lived with Parkinson's for over 15 years but if The Cure Parkinson's Trust reach their goal of finding a cure other families will not have to do the same.

At Bloxham as soon as cross country was announced I would pray in chapel that I would break my left wrist in order to get out of the run (I am right handed and this seemed like the least dramatic way of getting out of it). Today my hatred of running is still strong, but I have volunteered to do this short jog around London in order to raise precious funds to fight this disease.

Any support you are able to provide is gratefully received. Your donations will lead to the breakthrough we all want to see.

Together we will find a cure for Parkinson's.