Helen Pike’s Summer of Running

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• Helen Pike's Summer of Running September 13, 2018 This summer The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Helen Pike took on an incredible ‘Summer of Running’ challenge covering over 400 miles in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research. Helen said:  “Parkinson's has affected my family, including my lovely Mum over the decades and I wish to do everything I can to prevent this cruel disease…
• 16th Day of Advent December 16, 2018 This year we have seen so many amazing individuals set themselves inspiring running challenges in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) including… CPT supporter Helen Pike (pictured below) took on an incredible ‘Summer of Running’ challenge covering over 400 miles in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research. Helen completed 7 races over 6 months -…
• 16th Day of Advent December 16, 2018 This year we have seen so many amazing individuals set themselves inspiring running challenges in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) including… CPT supporter Helen Pike (pictured below) took on an incredible ‘Summer of Running’ challenge covering over 400 miles in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research. Helen completed 7 races over 6 months -…
• Emma Green’s Thames Rowing Challenge for CPT August 22, 2019 Supporter Emma Green was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in May 2018. This August, she completed a fantastic, three-day rowing challenge following the route of the Thames to raise awareness and funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s (CPT) research into a cure for Parkinson’s. What started as an idea between three friends turned into a whole team adventure; a total of nine…
• Team Joycostbel London Triathlon February 18, 2016 When our Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease ten years ago, it came as a shock to all of the family. Since then, we have become very aware of the impact this disease has had on his day to day living, and the strict regime of medication necessary to maintain his quality of life. When we heard about the Cure…
• Team Joycostbel London Triathlon February 18, 2016 When our Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease ten years ago, it came as a shock to all of the family. Since then, we have become very aware of the impact this disease has had on his day to day living, and the strict regime of medication necessary to maintain his quality of life. When we heard about the Cure…
• 13th Day of Advent December 13, 2018 This year we have seen our individual fundraisers take on some incredibly inspiring trekking challenges for The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT) including… CPT supporter Jane Willis (pictured below centre) and her team who completed their ‘Freedom from Parkinson’s Trail’ in July, hiking an amazing 40 miles over the often treacherous Chemin de la Liberte in the stunning Pyrenees Mountains in…
• 13th Day of Advent December 13, 2018 This year we have seen our individual fundraisers take on some incredibly inspiring trekking challenges for The Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT) including… CPT supporter Jane Willis (pictured below centre) and her team who completed their ‘Freedom from Parkinson’s Trail’ in July, hiking an amazing 40 miles over the often treacherous Chemin de la Liberte in the stunning Pyrenees Mountains in…
• Alex Green Runs 102 Miles for Parkinson's Research! September 10, 2020 On the weekend of the 4 and 5 September, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Alex Green took on the fantastic challenge of running 102 miles of the Cotswold Way raising vital funds and awareness of our pioneering Parkinson’s research.Alex decided to take on this amazing challenge in memory of his Nan, who had Parkinson’s. He said:‘As far back as…
• 'Run Local' CPT's 7 Day Festival of Running October 14, 2020 Between 4 and 11 October, over 100 of our  supporters embraced their favourite local routes and took part in The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s (CPT) ‘Run Local’ event, - our first ever 7 day festival of running in support of our research. Due to Covid-19, 95% of our fundraising events have been changed, cancelled or postponed, including the Virgin Money London…
• Clare Walsh at the Belfast City Marathon May 17, 2019 In a bid to raise awareness and funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT), supporter Clare Walsh (pictured above right) took on the fantastic Belfast City Marathon on the 5th May as her first ever marathon! This year the Belfast race in Northern Ireland took on a brand new flatter, faster route starting in Stormont and finishing at Ormeau Park.…
• Clare Walsh at the Belfast City Marathon May 17, 2019 In a bid to raise awareness and funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT), supporter Clare Walsh (pictured above right) took on the fantastic Belfast City Marathon on the 5th May as her first ever marathon! This year the Belfast race in Northern Ireland took on a brand new flatter, faster route starting in Stormont and finishing at Ormeau Park.…
• Tim Daber's 60/60 Fundraising Launch March 21, 2018 (Geoff Capes, CPT's Helen Matthews and Tim Daber) Tim Daber, keen supporter of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) along with the help of his family and friends, is on a mission to raise an amazing £100,000 for CPT over the next year. On Tuesday 6th February Tim held an official launch party to kick start his fundraising quest at the…
• Tim Daber's 60/60 Fundraising Launch March 21, 2018 (Geoff Capes, CPT's Helen Matthews and Tim Daber) Tim Daber, keen supporter of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) along with the help of his family and friends, is on a mission to raise an amazing £100,000 for CPT over the next year. On Tuesday 6th February Tim held an official launch party to kick start his fundraising quest at the…
• Take on your own running challenge for CPT June 10, 2019 If you're taking on your own running challenge and would like to raise funds for The Cure Parkinson's Trust, we would love to hear from you. We can provide support with setting up your fundraising page and offer help throughout your fundraising journey. We will also send you a CPT running vest and materials to help your friends and family cheer…
• Take on your own running challenge for CPT February 25, 2019 If you're taking on your own running challenge and would like to raise funds for The Cure Parkinson's Trust, we would love to hear from you. We can provide support with setting up your fundraising page and offer help throughout your fundraising journey. We will also send you a CPT running vest and materials to help your friends and family cheer…
• Katie Blainey's London to Newcastle Fundraiser September 13, 2019 The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supporter Katie Blainey recently took on the incredible challenge of cycling 330 miles from London to Newcastle over three days before conquering her first half marathon in the Great North Run the very next day! Here Katie shares her inspiring fundraising story: “I have never run and I have never had any inclination to run…
• Martin Wishart's Atlantic Sail for CPT September 25, 2019 To mark the 20th anniversary of running his Edinburgh restaurant, Scottish Michelin Star Chef Martin Wishart (pictured above) will be taking on the incredible challenge of sailing 3,500 miles across the Atlantic in a bid to raise awareness and funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT). Martin said: “I have decided to help raise funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust by…
• Team CPT at the 2018 Vitality London 10k May 30, 2018 The sun was shining at this year’s Vitality London 10k as 17 runners took on the fantastic 10k challenge for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) on Monday 28th May. Amongst out brilliant runners was Sam Ubhi from ‘Team Ubhi’ who took part in the run to celebrate her father’s 84th Birthday! Sam’s father Avtar, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2010…
• Team CPT at the 2018 Vitality London 10k May 30, 2018 The sun was shining at this year’s Vitality London 10k as 17 runners took on the fantastic 10k challenge for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) on Monday 28th May. Amongst out brilliant runners was Sam Ubhi from ‘Team Ubhi’ who took part in the run to celebrate her father’s 84th Birthday! Sam’s father Avtar, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2010…