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Parkinson's Disease
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My second charity is again a personal choice.
Sailing has been such an important part of my life and I hope that through this charity challenge I can put a little back to two causes that mean so much to me.
"I lost my Dad as a result of Parkinson's and I believe the cure for this horrible affliction is out there. It must be found so that families do not have to suffer the agony of seeing their loved ones struggle and suffer. My Dad built a Mirror sailing dinghy and taught me how to sail and was keen sailor himself. He enjoyed many a happy cruise on the west coast of Scotland and I only wish he was here now to share this common love."
Alan has another close sailing link that has been touched by Parkinson's disease.
"In 1995 I was given the loan of a mooring buoy for a season at Dunstaffnage Bay near Oban by John Leckie of Crieff. Since then I have had some of the most enjoyable experiences with familiy and friends sailing on the west coast. By that kind gesture of allowing me to use his mooring John opened up the marvels of sailing on the west coast of Scotland and for that I will be enternally greatful. John also introduced me to the Scottish Islands Three Peaks Race in 1996. The sailing and hill running race has been a fixture in my life since then and serves as a great annual sharpener to me. Sadly John too has been struck with Parkinson's and continues with the love of his family and friends to fight the condition."
There is a cure out there, it is just taking time to find it. Please help to speed this process up by donating whatever you can to the Parkinson's Disease Society.
The Parkinson's Disease Society is the leading charity dedicated to supporting all people with Parkinson's, their families, friends and carers. The Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) was established in 1969 and now has 30,000 members, 19,000 supporters and over 300 branches and support groups throughout the UK.
PDS provide support, advice and information to people with Parkinson's, their carers, families and friends, and to health and social services professionals involved in management and care. It is a registered charity.
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Each year the Society spends more than £2 million on funding research into the cause, cure and prevention of Parkinson's, and improvements in available treatments. The Society also develops models of good practice in service provision, such as Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialists and respite care, and campaigns for changes that will improve the lives of people affected by Parkinson's.
The Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road Victoria London SW1V 1EJ United Kingdom.
Registered Charity No. 258197. A company limited by guarantee. Registered No. 948776. (London) Registered office as above.
Telephone: 020 7931 8080 Fax: 020 7233 9908
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