My Story

Well, two years ago I made the decision to not run anymore marathons with six already completed and in the bag.

Soon after running marathon number six, I was immensely proud and settled down to running shorter distances and they got shorter and shorter till I wasnt running at all. I soon piled on the pounds and got bored.

So, something had to change and quickly, therefore I contacted Parkinsons UK for a London 2024 Marathon place and they welcomed me back.

I got offered a very sought after London Marathon entry and I grabbed it with both hands. After being diagnosed myself with Parkinson's 4 years ago, I feel I have to continue to do what I can to raise awareness of this awful disease.

 Having Parkinson's will make this marathon very difficult physically and mentally as a challenge. I will manage my Parkinson's as I go round the iconic route.
The crowds will be cheering and I'll ensure I have a smile on my face.

This one will be different though, all my previous runs I had the constant phone calls around the route from my late father Thomas Logue who sadly passed away last year , he would be chatting away and telling me i've got this and convinced himself he seen me on the tv. 😂 .

So this one is for him. I miss him but I know he'll still be cheering me on.

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.

What another great opportunity to continue the fundraising and fight towards Parkinsons UK. Theres no cure yet, but there will be one day, and you can help get us there. Parkinsons UK's work totally depends on the money their supporters raise and donate.

It's only with your help they can find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's. Together we can bring forward the day when no one fears Parkinsons. I know first hand and hope that day comes...

The support, donations and well wishes I received last time was very humbling and inspiring which heloped get me round the 26.2-mile route.

Parkinson's UK want everyone to get the best health and social care. They bring professionals together to drive improvements that enable people to live life to the full.

Ultimately , they want to end Parkinsons. They inspire and support the international research community to develop life-changing treatments faster. I've already personally participated in one of these medical trials and it was a pleasure to assist them in their research journey.

They wont stop until they find a cure, so I wont either.

I am delighted to be able to do my bit and help raise £2000 with the help of anyone who has some spare change. I know times are extremely tough and challenging but I do appreciate every single penny donated.