Well done to our Swansea Pedal for Parkinson's cyclists

9 July 2012

Congratulations to all of our cyclists who completed our Pedal for Parkinson's event in Swansea on Sunday 8 July.

143 dedicated supporters cycled 5, 20 and 60-mile routes around the Gower, and hope to raise £10,000 once cyclists have collected all pledged donations.

Anne and family cycled for her Dad who has Parkinson's

Anne Lewis (pictured right), 46, from Swansea, cycled the 5-mile route with husband Ian, 50, son Alexander, 8 and daughter Elizabeth, 6.

The family were cycling for Anne's father John, 72, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 18 months ago.

Anne explains:

"I wanted to do Pedal for Parkinson's as I like cycling, and thought the 5-mile ride would be something that all my family could do.

"Ultimately I want to help my dad. I knew nothing about Parkinson's before my dad was diagnosed last year, but I want to know more and help in a small way.

"The support my dad receives from the Parkinson's nurse and the local group he goes to is brilliant. Being able to speak to others in the same situation has helped both my mum and dad to come to terms with my dad having Parkinson's, put it into perspective and enabled them to get on with their lives."

Fundraisers on course to reach £45,000 target

We are aiming to raise a combined £45,000 from the Pedal for Parkinson's events to fund our specialist Parkinson's nurses.

Paul Jackson-Clark, our Director of Fundraising, said:

"I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who took to their bikes for us this weekend.

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

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