My story

We made it all the way to Budapest and back, please check out our blogs to see how we've done:

http://funkycorner.blogspot.com/

http://ianandash.spaces.live.com

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 years ago at the age of 45 - it's called Young Onset PD if your diagnosed that "young". Whilst that's not great news, it's not as tough as some of the other diagnosis staring in my face at the time.

PD affects mainly the control of movements and is one of these conditions that works silently in one's brain for years - by the time you notice the first symptoms, about 80% of the damage is done - loss of dopamine producing cells in the brain. It is a degenerative condition so it will get worse. But hope is all around us - this is where you come in, in supporting the PDS in its quest to find a cure and help patients and carers in their day to day life.

To do my bit I've decided to cycle along the river Danube - 1,000 miles from Donaueschingen in Germany to Budapest/Hungary. The Danube continues for the same distance all the way to the Black Sea but for now that'll do!

Lauraine, Ash & Ian are joining in and we're taking 2 months for the trip, starting August 3 - hey, it's supposed to be fun as well and not a race. It's all about the journey and the road... My employer, Ford, has been very supportive throughout and has allowed me the time off - we'll have to see what my team thinks about it when I'm gone!

So if you think this is a quest worth supporting, please sponsor us. If you suspect we're just taking a leisure trip on the hunt for nice pubs and good beer & wine, then you found us out - but sponsor us anyway!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Parkinson's Disease Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Ulli

If you want to find out more about Parkinson's, please visit the PDS website http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/default.aspx

If you want to find out how I'm doing, just give me a call!

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My charity

Parkinson’s UK

Parkinson’s UK

Charity Registration No. 258197 and Scotland SC037554

Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s. Because we’re here, no one has to face Parkinson’s alone. We bring people with Parkinson’s, their carers and families together via our network of local groups, our website and free confidential helpline. Specialist nurses, our supporters and staff provide information and training on every aspect of Parkinson’s. As the UK’s Parkinson’s support and research charity we’re leading the work to find a cure, and we’re closer than ever. We also campaign to change attitudes and demand better services. Our work is totally dependent on donations. Help us to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

Donations 115

Well done Ulli.

Donation by Phil Adcock on 10/12/08

£25.00

inspiring!

Donation by Jocelyn Willis on 04/12/08

£50.00

we are very proud of you!!!

Donation by Rose & Gareth on 27/11/08

£100.00

Well done mate !

Donation by Donna A on 24/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done!

Donation by Horst Gierlich on 14/10/08

£15.00

Well done!

Donation by Claire & Martin on 08/10/08

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Well Done!!

Donation by Richard Broadbent on 01/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done!

Donation by Gail Bradbear on 30/09/08

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Congratulations to all of you!! Route 66 next time?

Donation by Stuart Harknett on 29/09/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

A well done from my dear old dad

Donation by fin duncan on 29/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done!

Donation by Alex on 29/09/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations. It is done.

Donation by Rudi on 16/09/08

£50.00

What a wonderful idea. Enjoy the journey.

Donation by Felicity on 15/09/08

£30.00

Come to Lyminge for the E45

Donation by Ray and Vilma on 11/09/08

£20.00

Bring some Sun back to Cornwall

Donation by Pat & Geoff on 22/08/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Ulli, Keep on going and good luck !

Donation by Patricia Wu on 18/08/08

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Have a great time !

Donation by Tim, Nikki, Alex, Ben & Sam on 17/08/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck Ulli - keep posting the photos!

Donation by Keith B on 13/08/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

All blessings and thinking of you :-)

Donation by Stefan (CPT) on 10/08/08

£100.00

Ulli - best of luck; I remember biking with you before, I am sure it will be fun.

Donation by Sakis on 08/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Be good to see the photo's

Donation by Stewart Docherty on 07/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Great idea - have a fabulous journey.

Donation by x on 05/08/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck following your dream!!

Donation by Seklar on 04/08/08

£15.00

Thinking of you always. Can't wait to hear about it.

Donation by Karen Tim & Annie on 04/08/08

£15.00

Good Luck and enjoy the trip

Donation by Zoe Martin on 04/08/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,318.00
  • Offline donations£1,211.55
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,529.55
  • Gift Aid£616.28

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