Fundraise for Parkinson’s Care and Support UK
Are you willing to help us raise money to support everyone affected by Parkinson’s? Whether you would like to place a collection can within your local area, fundraise at school, host your own fundraiser or nominate us as your charity of the year at work or social club, we would love to hear from you.
No matter how small the gesture, your fundraising will be used to improve the lives of those living with the condition and at Parkinson’s Care and Support UK, we will be here to support you every step of the way.
The Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy
Parkinson’s Care and Support UK and the University of Kent need to raise £400,000 to fund the world’s first Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy, which will improve lives and bring hope to thousands of people with living with Parkinson’s each year.
You can help to make this happen by signing up to one of our many exciting, challenging and fun fundraising events. Your efforts will bring us one step closer to ensuring that people with Parkinson’s live better for longer.
There are so many ways to go get involved and there truly is something for everyone. From sponsored walks, runs or cycling events to Skydives and creative writing challenges, we have it all. You can get involved with your school, workplace or community group or even collect donations to support our work instead of birthday or anniversary gifts.
Whether you want to achieve a life-long ambition or simply do something to help people affected by Parkinson’s, holding a Fundraising Event really will make a difference to the work that we do.
Great North Run
Date: 12th September 2021
57,000 determined and dedicated runners make the Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North- East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the opportunity to raise much needed funds for The Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy.
Only a handful of places remaining!
Registration fee: £50 includes FREE running vest.
Sponsorship: £500 minimum sponsorship.
Step Up 2 Parkinson’s
Whether you stroll, power walk or are pushed, everyone can take part in the Parkinson’s Care Support UK Step Up 2 Parkinson’s sponsored walk.
Invite your friends and family and come and walk through one of our suggested routes or create your own walk to support people living with Parkinson’s.
Registration fee: £10 adult, £5 children includes FREE t-shirt
Sponsorship: Raise as much as you can!
Skydive
Complete a 10,000 foot tandem sky dive and raise money for the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy!
A Tandem skydive is the easiest and most popular of all skydives. It requires only 30 minutes of training before you then jump strapped to your instructor! The BPA (British Parachute Association) qualified tandem instructor does all of the hard work for you, allowing you to enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flying through the clouds from over 10,000 feet at up to 120 mph! It is a truly unforgettable experience.
Registration: £50 includes FREE t-shirt
Sponsorship: £395 minimum sponsorship.
Creative Writing Challenge
How creative can you be? Put yourself to the test with our Creative Writing Challenge whilst raising vital funds for the Centre. The idea is that everyone who sponsors you chooses a word. Your challenge is to write a short story which has to include all the words chosen by your sponsors.
For more information email events@parkinsonscare.org.uk
Cycle for Parkinson’s
We are challenging you to cycle as many miles across the month of August (or any month convenient to you) and help us improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Cycle for Parkinson’s is our annual cycling challenge in which anyone, anywhere in the world can take part in. We challenge our participants to cycle wherever they wish, for however long they can from 1st – 31st August (or a month convenient to you) while logging their progress. Each participant’s miles, whether outside or on a stationary bike, will count toward the campaign goal of cycling 25,000 miles during the month of August!
Registration: FREE! Each fundraiser receives a free t-shirt!
Sponsorship: Raise as much as you can!
Fundraise at School
We want to the whole community to be a part of the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy and there are lots of great ways that you can raise money at your school, college or university.
By choosing Parkinson’s Care and Support UK as your chosen charity or Charity of the Year, you can make a real difference to lives of those affected by Parkinson’s.
Find out how your school or university can raise funds for the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy or any of our vital services.
Hold your own event
Organising or getting involved in an event for the community is a great way to raise funds. This might be a quiz at your local pub, a village fête, a bake sale or fundraising dinner. We can provide you with Parkinson’s Care and Support UK materials to help you make the most of your event, including: literature and information about our charity, t-shirts, banners (depending on the event), balloons and an official Parkinson’s Care and Support UK logo.
For more information, or to let us know that you’re planning an event for Parkinson’s Care and Support UK, complete our enquiry form here.
Other Ways to Fundraise
How we will support you
Parkinson’s Care and Support UK has an enthusiastic and dedicated team ready to support you with ideas, fundraising materials or pre-event PR, if you need us, we’re here! For more information or to sign up to one of our events, please contact us here
