First ever PDS10K a huge success

24 November 2009

Over 400 people battled the rain on Sunday in our first ever PDS10K run, raising over £20,000 to help support people affected by Parkinson's.

Thank you to all our runners who made the event such a huge success.

The race took place at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. The route took runners twice around the lake before reaching the finish line where each runner was presented with a medal.

The winners

Congratulations to Ian Mansell, who won the men's race in a time of 36.29 minutes, and Nicola Clay, who won the women's race in 38.24 minutes.

Ian Mansell said:

"I enjoyed the race and thought it was very well organised.

"The commentary was brilliant and the course was pleasant even though the weather wasn't.

"It was great to run for such a great cause - I will be back again next year."

Image: Ian Mansell, PDS10K winner

PDS-funded researchers

38 runners from 7 university research teams funded by the Parkinson's Disease Society took part in the race.

Adam Duggleby from Nottingham University was the fastest of the researchers, finishing the race in 16th place in a time of 41.41 minutes.

With Adam's help, the Nottingham University runners were the fastest research team.

Dedication of our fundraisers

The prizes for the research teams were awarded by Dr Kieran Breen, our Director of Research and Development, who said:

"Research funded by the Parkinson's Disease Society is totally dependent on voluntary donations.

"It is the dedication of our fundraisers that really makes a difference to the work we do for people with Parkinson's."

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