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Good luck to our Spooky Sprint runners this weekend

19 October 2012

Over 100 runners will be taking part in our Spooky Sprint in Waltham Abbey tomorrow and we'd like to wish them all the very best of luck.

Parkinson's 10K Spooky Sprint runners in Halloween fancy dress at the startThe 5K and 10K Halloween-themed run in the dark takes place in the River Lee Country Park stretching between Waltham Abbey in Essex and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Kate will be running for her dad who has Parkinson's

Kate Russell, 27, from Enfield in North London will be running the 5K Spooky Sprint for her dad Martin, 59, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 8 years ago.

Kate said: "I see my dad struggling with Parkinson's every day, so I know how debilitating the condition can be.

"I'm taking part in Spooky Sprint to raise funds for vital research. I hope that more effective medication to deal with the symptoms can be found, and ultimately a cure for the condition that affects thousands of people and their families from all over the UK."

Come and join us and sign up on the day

I'm taking part in Spooky Sprint to raise funds for vital research.

I hope that more effective medication to deal with the symptoms can be found, and ultimately a cure.

Kate Russell

It's not too late for budding werewolves and zombies to sign up and run for us on the day.

Registration opens at 4pm with the children's 1K race (under 10s) starting at 5pm and the 5K and 10K at 6pm. The course is flat and suitable for all ages and running ability.

Clare Chater, our Head of Events, said: "I hope that all of our runners taking part in the Spooky Sprint enjoy their day.

"The run is a fantastic event for all of the family, and is open to everyone. A night of spooktacular fun is guaranteed whatever your age or running ability.

"Without the support of our fundraisers our vital work to find a cure and improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's would not be possible."

Live in the East Midlands?

Join us for our next Spooky Sprint in Nottingham next Saturday 27 October.