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Elizabeth's fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK

Elizabeth McDermott is raising money for Parkinson’s UK

Team: Great North Run for Parkinson's on behalf of Paul Astill

In memory of Paul Astill

Great North Run 2026 · 13 September 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

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RCN 258197 (England & Wales), SC037554 (Scotland)
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It gets worse over time and there’s no cure. Yet. Funding research into the most promising treatments, we’re getting closer to a cure. Until then, we're improving life for people with Parkinson’s, and the people in their lives. Together we'll find a cure.

Story

On September 13th 2026, the three of us will be running The Great North Run, a (hilly!) half marathon around Newcastle Upon Tyne in the north of England.

The reason for this one-off run (I will definitely be going back to my 5k max after this!) is to raise money in memory of our wonderful father who sadly lost his fight with Parkinson’s in January 2025.

To watch the destruction that Parkinson’s brought to our father over the years was heart breaking and it would be great to raise money to help fund research into this debilitating disease.

So, if Paul, or any of us has touched your life over the years, or you know someone who has suffered with Parkinson's and want to support, please click on the link below.

Thank you

Donation summary

Total
£990.00
+ £242.50 Gift Aid
Online
£990.00
Offline
£0.00

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