Hello!

On March 29th 2020 I will be running in the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for Parkinson’s UK.

I’ve seen first-hand the effect of Parkinson’s on those close to me and the people who care for them and it’s not always easy.

Please help support my small effort in raising money for Parkinson’s UK and if you can make it down on the day please yell some words of encouragement/tell me I’m almost at the finish line/throw jelly babies in my general direction. All will be much appreciated.

THANK YOU 

Gabi 

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. A lack of dopamine causes loss of nerve cells in the brain, which in turn triggers tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movement. People with Parkinson's can also experience insomnia and tiredness, difficulties with speech and swallowing, digestive problems, pain and depression. The condition will progressively worsen over time causing patients to become housebound and dependent upon care.

There's currently no cure for Parkinson's and we don't yet know why people get the condition. Your money will help fund research into finding better treatments and ways to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's as well as finding a cure.