Jennie Maris

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Event: Sheffield Half Marathon 2021, on 26 September 2021
Parkinson's Disease Research
Campaign by University of Sheffield (RCN HMRC Registered)
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are leading the way in developing personalised treatments for Parkinson's Disease.

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...So I've never ran a half-marathon before; the longest distance I've done is probably just a few miles; and definitely not competitively! My office colleagues don't have much faith in me - a couple think i'll be getting the bus back to the finish line(!!)..BUT I am determined to not only complete the half marathon but also finish in a reasonable time. I borrow a dog from the local kennels (one pictured above) to be my run buddy each weekend, and have started a training program, which I've stuck to so far...

I am part of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre; the only Centre in the UK dedicated to Neurology. I passionately believe that we can lead the way in improving the treatment, and care of, those living with chronic neurological conditions. Only through research can we do this. My grandmother lived with Parkinsons Disease for over 20 years of her life; having passed away at the end of last year, to be running the Half Marathon in support of this disease is pretty special. 

There is no cure for Parkinsons Disease and no way to stop the disease from getting any worse. Affecting 145,000 people in the UK alone in 2020, new treatments are needed to stop Parkinson’s in its tracks.

Together with your support, we can make a real, life-changing difference.

Thank you so so much in advance.

Jennie x

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Researchers at the University of Sheffield are leading the way in developing personalised treatments for Parkinson's Disease.

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