Parkinson’s UK encourage Newcastle to sign up for fundraising walk

Parkinsons UK are inviting people in the North East to join the charity for a fundraising walk across the city to help fund research to find better treatments and a possible cure for Parkinsons.

The charity walk which is named Walk for Parkinsons will take place on Saturday, August 26 from Newcastle Quayside, with two different routes available for accessibility needs. The first walk is a six mile route, and the second is a two mile route which is fully accessible.

Steph Potts, Regional Fundraiser at Parkinson’s UK, said: “Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. In the North East alone there are 8,237 people living with the condition. Every hour, two more people in the UK are diagnosed, meaning 1 in 37 people alive today will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in their lifetime.

“There’s no cure for Parkinson’s. Yet. But if we walk together, we can make a difference to the lives of people with Parkinson’s. We can make breakthroughs. We can find a cure. Whatever your age or fitness level, we’d love to see you at Newcastle Quayside to Walk for Parkinson’s. Take the first step and sign up today!”

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All walkers will warm up and set off together, but are encouraged to finish the walk in their own time.

To take part in Walk For Parkinson’s, tickets can be purchased for £12 with under 18s able to go free. All walkers will receive a fundraising pack, which includes an exclusive Walk For Parkinson’s t-shirt to wear on the day.

To sign up to Walk For Parkinson’s or for more information please visit the Parkinsons UK website.