Battersea walkers raise over £60,000 for Parkinson’s UK

By Jill Dando News

On September 14th, 340 people gathered at Battersea Park in London for the local Stride for Parkinson's event.

Participants had the option to walk either a 1.5-mile or 6-mile route, starting from the iconic Bandstand and winding through the park's beautiful greenery and lakes.

The Parkinson's Foundation expects to raise over £60,000 from the event. This crucial funding will support vital research to develop better treatments and ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs when the brain's dopamine-producing cells begin to die off. This leads to over 40 potential symptoms, ranging from tremors and pain to anxiety.

While some symptoms are treatable, the available medications can have serious side effects. Tragically, Parkinson's is a progressive condition without a current cure. Yet!

Mohammed Kalam, Community Fundraiser for London at Parkinson’s UK, said:

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in Walk for Parkinson’s at Battersea Park, as well as all the volunteers who made the event possible. 

“Parkinson’s UK estimates that around 153,000 people in the UK are living with Parkinson’s, including approximately over 13,000 people in London. The amazing efforts of everyone who took part in Walk for Parkinson’s has helped us drive forward the groundbreaking research we urgently need to transform the lives of people affected by the condition.”

To find out more about fundraising for Parkinson’s UK please visit: www.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraising

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