I have decided to run the Worksop Half Marathon to try to raise some money to help with the good work that Parkinson's UK do. My Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 50 and he suffered from the affects of this terrible disease for 24 years until he died in November 2011.

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. People with Parkinson's don't have enough of a chemical called dopamine because specific nerve cells inside their brain have died. Without dopamine people can find that their movements become slower so it takes longer to do things. This can make everyday activities, such as eating, getting dressed, or using a phone or computer, difficult or frustrating.

Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson's. Most people who get Parkinson's are aged 50 or over but younger people can get it too. One in 20 is diagnosed under the age of 40.

Since 1969, Parkinson's UK has spent around £55million on research into all aspects of Parkinson's. In 2011 they invested more than £4.5million on vital new research projects and are currently supporting around 90 research projects, worth more than £17million. Hopefully I can raised a little bit extra for them to keep up the good work.

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