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North East events

See below for events taking place across the North East region in 2012.

Quayside Walk, Newcastle - 14 April 2012

Tyne Bridge, Newcastle

Join us in April for a 5 mile walk along Gateshead and Newcastle Quayside.

Go to our Quayside Walk event page to find out how to get involved in the walk.

Pedal for Parkinson's, Newcastle - 9 September 2012

Get on your bike and take on our fantastic cycle ride around Newcastle!

See our Pedal for Parkinson's event page for details on our Newcastle and other 3 Pedal events.

Bupa Great North Run - 16 September 2012

Join our team for the world's biggest half marathon.The course runs from Newcastle to South Shields, and the atmosphere along the route is second to none!

Please see our Bupa Great North Run event page for details on how to get involved.

Get involved in fundraising

There are so many ways that you can help us to help people affected by Parkinson's, and ensure people in the North East get the support they need.

  • Hold a Party for Parkinson's
    Supporter collecting money for Parkinson's UK
  • Involve your company, workplace or social club
    Whether you want to hold a one-off event or make us your charity of the year, we would love to hear from you. There are many exciting ways in which you and your colleagues and friends can get involved.
  • Hold your own event
    You may already be organising a local event - anything from an art exhibition to a weekend ramble. Why not support us by simply adding sponsorship, an auction or a raffle to your existing plans?
  • Donate by shopping
    Book a holiday through Travel2Give and they will donate up to 5% of your order value to us.
  • Trusts and foundations
    Help us to support more people with Parkinson's in the North East. Find out about opportunities to fund a range of projects in the region, from nursing posts to education initiatives.
  • Make a donation to help people with Parkinson's

To find out more about any of these opportunities to support us, contact Arun Malhotra, Regional Fundraiser on 0844 225 9846 or rf.northeast@parkinsons.org.uk


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