We raised just over £63,000 at our first Gala in Scotland

Taking place on Wednesday 11 November, the event saw over 170 guests support the charity and raise an incredible £63,000.

'Scottish Legends for Parkinson's' was hosted by Alison Walker, and brought together iconic sporting stars Thomas Boyd MBE, Scott Brown, John Collins, Roddy Forsyth, Chloe Grant, David Hay, Gavin Hastings OBE, Andy Irvine MBE, Neil Lennon, Murdo MacLeod, Tosh McKinlay, Zander Murray, Rose Reilly MBE and Gordon Smith.

The evening featured incredible performances from across Scotland's trad, folk and classical scene. This included the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's Katherine Bryan and Betsy Taylor, accordionist Ryan Corbett, singer songwriter Hannah Rarity, and bands The Whistlebinkies and The Coaltown Daisies.

The evening featured speeches from Parkinson's UK Chief Executive Caroline Rassell and Professor Miratul Muqit. We also heard from father and daughter Colin and Lauryn Bell, who talked about their journey with Parkinson's and why research matters so much to them. Colin was diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 38. 

Speaking about the success of the night, journalist Roddy Forsyth, said: 

"Momentum is clearly building in the search for better treatments, with groundbreaking work happening right here in Scotland. Last night wasn't just about looking back on great sporting memories, it was about backing our scientists to find the answers we desperately need."

The event would not have been a success without the support of our incredible event committee, the outstanding performers who gave up their time to be there, our generous sponsors and prize donors, and of course, all our generous guests.

Thank yous:

Event committee: Colin Bell, Lauryn Bell, Stephen Brannan,Brian Carson, Jo Goodburn, Roddy Forsyth, Andrew Logan, Jock Millican and Keith Wallace.

We also wanted to extend a special thanks to Eric Riley, a friend of the committee, who has played a key part in making the evening a success.

Gold sponsors: Friends and Supporters in Perthshire, Axol Biosciences, Eric Riley, Brian Gilda - Peoples Automotive Group, Peoples Ford Parkinson's Walking Football Festival

Thank you: Andrew Logan, Anthony Hale of Usave Power, ATG Tickets, Avril Paton, Biggar Gin, Brian Carson, Cabot Highlands, Celtic FC, Colin Bell, Douglas Keay, Eric Riley, General, Sales Manager of Ferrari, Giancarlo and Loretta Romano together with Gregg Murray, Hibernian F.C., Ignition Music, Jo Goodburn, Jock Millican, Jock Millican and Restaurant Martin Wishart, Keith Wallace, Kristoffer Ajer, Lauryn Bell, Meeki Singh, Michael Culhane, Mr Liam Taylor and Ms Manon Facey, friends of Parkinson's UK, Pat Dunese, Rangers Football Club, Richard Campbell at Heineken, Roddy Forsyth, Roxburghe Golf Course, Royal Troon Golf Club, Scottish Professional Football League and the Ubiquitous Chip, Simpson Physiotherapy, Stephen Brannan, Stephen Gallacher MBE, St Johnstone Football Club, Tektum Supplies, The Scottish Rugby Union, The Vintage Malt Whisky Company Limited, Toulouse FC.