Parkinson’s UK - Jersey branch
Total Raised
About Parkinson’s UK - Jersey branch
Parkinson's UK - Jersey are organising a charity walk for Parkinson's on Sunday 27th September at 11 am in Jersey to raise awareness and funds to help charity to provide support and exercise classes to help people living with Parkinson's disease in Jersey. There are currently 165 000 people suffering from the disease in the UK . Exercise has been proven to slow Parkinson's progress down.
Parkinson's UK - Jersey branch provide support meetings, exercise classes, a singing group, carers' support and much more.
People with Parkinson's don't have enough of the chemical dopamine in the brain and can experience symptoms such as tremors, slowness of movement, loss of smell, stiffness, speech problems, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, bradykinesia and postural disturbance to name a few.
Fundraising Information
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
Parkinson's Jersey
To try and improve the quality of life of those suffering from Parkinson's and their carers. To educate and raise awareness of the public and to support research into Parkinson's.
We fund and organise many activities including weekly keep fit and neuro-active classes, a boxing class and a music/vocal therapy singing group as well as a variety of other therapeutic activities. The Branch organises a monthly lunch for members, carers and supporters and other outings from time to time.
Regular fundraising takes place, which includes, supermarket collections, raffles and sale of used stamps and old coins. We also rely on the donations from generous Islanders and local businesses and we are always very thankful for the public’s support.
The Branch has nearly 200 members, made up of patients, carers and supporters. Our Branch is run by a group of hard-working and dedicated volunteers.
Recent Donations
Flavia
21 Sep
£10.00
"Walk registration - Flavia Colceriu"
Sam Swinburne
21 Sep
£20.00
"Walk registration - Sam & Harry Swinburne"
Michelle Ritchie
20 Sep
£30.00
"Walk - Michelle Ritchie, Nicky Cawley, Keely Tanner"
Hannah Fitzgerald
20 Sep
£30.00
"Walk registration x 3 Hannah Fitzgerald Derek Fitzgerald Alison Moyse "
Jack Buckle
20 Sep
£20.00
"Chris Buckle "
Gail
18 Sep
£20.00
"Walk Registration Paul and Gail"
Kevin Hennelly
17 Sep
£10.00
No message
Casey
16 Sep
£10.00
No message
Marion Hibbeard
16 Sep
£10.00
"Good luck to everyone taking part from Pat Le Herissier"
Oskar Sibilski
16 Sep
£10.00
No message
Anonymous
15 Sep
£10.00
No message
Tanya
15 Sep
No message
Anonymous
15 Sep
£10.00
No message
Hacquoil and Cook
14 Sep
£100.00
"For the support of Chris Buckle from Hacquoil and Cook "
Amy Yoshikawa
09 Sep
"From Amy and Jack xx "
Pauline Buckle
08 Sep
£10.00
"Registration fee."
Lawrence Thompson
07 Sep
£50.00
"Good luck Chris, from the team at Innovate "
Stephen Fitzpatrick
07 Sep
£100.00
"Good luck Chris buckle "
Chris
07 Sep
£10.00
"Walk registration fee."
Martin Nozedar
07 Sep
£100.00
"For my old mate Chris Buckle; we will be there walk along with you aswell.!"
Pauline Buckle
07 Sep
£100.00
"For my husband Chris Buckle "
Carol Cooper
31 Aug
" Walking "
Dana Duncan
30 Aug
£20.00
"Good luck everyone xx"
Ellie
30 Aug
£10.00
"Fantastic work ladies xx "
Maureen Cooper
28 Aug
£20.00
"Walk Jaimee Wells, Maureen Cooper"
Emma pipes
11 Aug
£10.00
"Walk - Emma"
Mattj
29 Jul
£10.00
"Walk"
Jo
27 Jul
£40.00
"Walk: Jo, Steve, Paul & Tania"
Caroline Hennelly
27 Jul
£20.00
"Walking "
No
27 Jul
£20.00
No message
Lisa
26 Jul
£20.00
"Registration fee"
Valerie Lakeman
26 Jul
£50.00
"Walk registration fee "
Steve Higginson
24 Jul
£10.00
"Good luck"
Alison
09 Jul
£10.00
"Walk registration. "
Linn
09 Jul
£10.00
"Walk registration "
Jill Whyborn
29 Jun
£50.00
No message
Fran
23 Jun
£20.00
"I hope to be there"
Judy
20 Jun
£10.00
"Walk Registration Fee"
Andy
20 Jun
£10.00
"Walk Registration Fee"
Nannette
20 Jun
£10.00
"Walk Registration fee"
Jeannie
28 May
£10.00
"Jean Bishop walk registration fee"
Paul. F. L.
27 May
£50.00
No message
William
23 May
£20.00
"Great charity"
Yes
16 Apr
£20.00
"Well done Elaine great event "
Matt
02 Apr
£5.00
"A great cause."
Anonymous
02 Apr
£10.00
"Great charity that helps people that have Parkinson’s disease"