My story

Hi. Welcome to my fundraising page.

My name is Alex. I am a 41 year-old, happily married father of three lively boys. I ride motorcycles, sing in bands, run ultra marathons and enjoy adventure racing. I also have Parkinson's disease.

I was diagnosed with this currently incurable disease in June 2008. Rather than accept that this is my lot, I decided to get the most out of life. I'd like to make change happen and fight this disease. I hope that you'd like to too?

Every year Parkinson's afflicts over 120,000 people in the UK and thousands more around the world. This is a disease that robs the sufferer of the ability to move, imprisoning them in their own body, effectively preventing them from enjoying the things that most take for granted. What's more, most people will ignore Parkinson's as they believe that it only affects the old. The truth is, it affects all; from teenagers to the elderly. I know. I am a case in point.

I am determined to make change happen and raise funds towards the vital research needed for a cure!

My wish is to run, walk and crawl the equivalent distance of 10 million metres that's over 6000 miles by 2014, including completing the Marathon des Sables 2010, Grand Union, Europe135 and traversed  1457 miles across Europe in 30 days. Currently planning a 3200+ mile trans USA challenge, triathlons, trail races, abseiling really high buildings and anything else that's dangerous, tough and keeps me moving to raise the £1 million target to fight Parkinson's Disease.

All I ask is a minimum of £2 from you. If you can donate more, thank you. Please give in confidence that all of your donation will go to The Cure Parkinson's Trust.  Please go to my website and find out more about this well deserving charity and discover more about Parkinson's disease.

For more information on my efforts, updates on the above races and other events which I'm involved in, or if you'd like to get in touch, please see the following links

www.alexflynn.co.uk

www.facebook.com/10MillionMetres

Skype: alexflynn14

Twitter: alexflynn01

 

Please help me raise vital funds to further research towards a cure for a disease that impacts on everyone!

Thank you for visiting this page, my website or the Facebook page and more so if you've made a donation.

Together, let's make change happen!! Keep moving!!!

Alex

 

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My company

My charity

The Cure Parkinson's Trust

The Cure Parkinson's Trust

Charity Registration No. 1111816

The Cure Parkinson's Trust has one bold aim - to cure Parkinson's. Our research portfolio is dynamic and we are uncovering new targets for the treatment of Parkinson’s. Founded by patients, and driven by our patient supporters who are demanding new treatments, we are passionate about finding a cure.

Donations 1038

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Best of luck Alex - great cause and a beast of a challenge. Very jealous.

Donation by Francis Jones on 02/05/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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The person I love more than anything in my life is affected by the same thing spurring you on...I am in total awe and wish you all the best x

Donation by Biba Wahi on 01/05/13

£10.00

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Alex you are an inspiration - will keep following you on Twitter

Donation by Sue on 01/05/13

Good for you

Donation by Richard Kingsbury on 26/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Alex Flynn, I think you are amazing!!! http://goo.gl/N1vqA

Donation by Marc Schroder on 26/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good to meet you on the train - a timely reminder for me that life is an adventure. Good luck.

Donation by Olivia on 22/04/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Amazing Achievements Alex. Good luck with the upcoming events.

Donation by Alan Lomer on 02/04/13

£200.00

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In memory of Ron Poole. Good luck Alex - it's a fantastic thing you're doing and I'm in admiration of your drive and courage.

Donation by Lisa Plumridge on 22/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rebecca Arnold on 13/03/13

£10.00

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In loving memory of Ron Poole, Joan Poole and Harold Poole . We hope the money you raise will help to find a cure. Good luck .

Donation by Laurence,Angie,George,Louis + Josh Poole on 11/03/13

£50.00

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IN LOVING MEMORY of my brother Ron Poole. Good luck Alex, Ron was an incredible athlete, would admire your courage and is cheering you on from above

Donation by Tony & Elaine Poole on 11/03/13

30,00 €

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In memory of Ron Poole, our uncle. with love from Marilyn, Laurie, Lesley, Bill, Linda Terry and all our families xxx

Donation by Marilyn Schofield on 11/03/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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A small gesture in recognition of two great and brave men - Ronald Poole and Alex Flynn. Good luck with the challenge!

Donation by Fiona Plumstead on 10/03/13

£20.00

Donation by roger walker on 10/03/13

£10.00

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In memory of my uncle, Ron Poole. Also remembering my grandfather and my aunt - Ron's father and wife. All had Parkinson's. Good luck, Alex!

Donation by Helen Coombs on 10/03/13

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In memory of Ron Poole my amazing Grandad. Good luck with your challenge Alex!

Donation by Lara & Dave on 10/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Alex. In memory of Ron Poole. David, Lesley & boys

Donation by David Long on 09/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Wishing you every success with your challenge. Donation made in memory of Ron Poole.

Donation by Stephen & Sharon Coombs on 08/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In memory of Ronald Poole, never had the pleasure to meet him but have met his granddaughter and she is a lovely girl, and its for a great cause.

Donation by Sean Regan on 08/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In memory of a magnificent man, Ronald Poole. Wishing you the very best of luck, will be rooting for you the whole way. Love Nat & Charlie

Donation by Natalie Boyce on 08/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I wish you the very best of luck. My donation is in the memory of Ronald Poole

Donation by mary shuttle on 08/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In memory of Ron Poole with lots of love. Go for it Alex GOOD LUCK! xxx

Donation by Cathy-Ann & Oli Poole on 06/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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To a very special man Ron Poole I had privilege to call my dad. I will miss you but hopefully mums waiting with a tunnocks bar Love Michele & Mike x

Donation by Michele Morton on 05/03/13

£50.00

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Donation by Matthew Tinnelly on 05/03/13

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£49,867.13
  • Offline donations£16,698.00
  • Text donations£6.00
  • Total raised£66,571.13
  • Gift Aid£8,835.44

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