Running for Parkinson's

$2,156 of $2,000 goal

Given by 43 generous donors in 4 weeks

I'm running the HB Half Marathon to raise funds for Parkinson's HB - my goal is to raise $2000 and run it in under 2 hours.

Hawke's Bay

My mum, Wenz, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease over 20 years ago, a progressive illness with no cure. She is the most inspirational and positive person I know, never giving up without a fight, even after a fall last year which has left her permanently losing the use of her right arm.

I’ve started this Give A Little page to raise funds for Parkinson’s HB which provide Wenz and so many others in the area with ongoing local support, advice and services.

In 2017 I ran my first half marathon and raised $1600, this donation went towards new equipment for the Parkinson's weekly Strength & Balance classes in Hawkes Bay.

My previous half marathon times have been 2.11hrs, 2.09hrs and 2.07hrs, I am desperate to break this 2 minute trend! My goal is to finish this year’s HB Half Marathon in under 2 hours, maintaining this number 2 theme, I am aiming to raise $2000 for Parkinson’s.

Raising these funds will not only help local Parkinson's patients but also help motivate me to smash my PB.

Any contributions no matter how small will be hugely welcomed.

Bring on race day 18th May!

Pip Parsons' involvement (page creator)

I want to support and help provide opportunities for people with Parkinson's like my mum.

On average, fundraisers pay just 2% to use Givealittle. This is one of the lowest effective fees in New Zealand fundraising. We charge a 5% platform fee to cover the cost of running the platform. Because most donors choose to top up their donation to cover this fee, the effective cost paid by fundraisers is about 2%. That means around 98 cents of every dollar raised goes to the cause. Learn More