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On Sunday 14th May 2023 I am running the Copenhagen Marathon to raise funds for the Danish Parkinson's Association to help the 7,300 people and their families who live with Parkinson's disease in Denmark.

Around 10 years ago my Danish grandmother (mormor) was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and has struggled with it ever since. She now lives in Ortved nursing home, where she is looked after by the wonderful staff.

Many people, of no fault of their own, think that Parkinson's disease is "just" about shaking. Parkinson's disease is many things. It is a neurological disorder caused by not producing enough dopamine in the brain, which creates unsufficient signals to tell the body how to move. But Parkinson's disease is also a large complex of symptoms, limitations and consequences, and it is therefore of great importance to the many people who live with the disease in their bodies - and their relatives.

All contributions - big or small - are greatly appreciated, and the money goes to the Danish Parkinson's Association's work to improve the living conditions for all Parkinson's sufferers and their families in Denmark.

If you you would kindly like to sponsor me, but have a credit card that would be charged for a foreign transaction, you can transfer the funds direct to me via bank transfer, and I will make the donation on your behalf.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, it truly means a great deal.

All the very best,

Fred


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Søndag den 14. maj 2023 løber jeg Copenhagen Marathon for at samle midler til Parkinsonforeningen for at hjælpe de 7.300 mennesker og deres familier, der lever med Parkinsons sygdom i Danmark. For omkring 10 år siden fik min danske bedstemor (mormor) konstateret Parkinsons sygdom, og har kæmpet med det lige siden. Hun bor nu på Ortved plejehjem, hvor hun bliver passet af det skønne personale.

Rigtig mange danskere tror, at Parkinsons sygdom ”bare” handler om at ryste. Parkinsons sygdom er mange ting. Det er selvfølgelig en neurologisk lidelse, der er forårsaget af, at der ikke produceres dopamin nok i hjernen. Der er for lidt signalstof til at fortælle kroppen, hvordan den skal bevæge sig. Men Parkinsons sygdom er også et stort kompleks af symptomer, begrænsninger og følgevirkninger, og den har derfor stor betydning for de mange danskere, der lever med sygdommen i kroppen – og deres pårørende.

Hjælp mig med at samle ind og støt en god sag. Alle bidrag - stort som småt - er meget værdsat. Pengene går til Parkinsonforeningens arbejde for at forbedre levevilkårene for alle parkinsonramte og deres familier.

Tak fordi du tog dig tid til at læse dette, det betyder virkelig meget.

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    Donating on behalf of Ginny Langton

  • Marlene Grønnegaard Them Parkinsonforeningen
    Kære Frederik. Tusind tak for din flotte indsamling til Parkinsonforeningen og tillykke med din flotte tid til Copenhagen Marathon. Vh. Marlene Grønnegaard Them, Parkinsonforeningen
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  • Ross Barlow Ross Barlow donated 500 kr.

    Great effort Fred and for a very worthy cause. Well done.

  • Ed George Ed George donated 250 kr.

    Fantastisk arbejde fred

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    Well done, Fred!

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    Well done 🥳 Chris & Lela

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    Smashed it mate, well done! Elle & Mick x

  • Frederik Kjaergaard-Higgins Frederik Kjaergaard-Higgins
    Thank you so much to everyone who has donated. It was an incredibly hot day, but managed to cross the finish line in 4hrs09mins.

    Your donations and support were a huge motivator when things got tough. I can’t thank you enough.



    Tusind tak til alle der har doneret. Det var en utrolig varm dag, men det lykkedes at krydse målstregen på 4 timer 09 minutter.

    Dine donationer og støtte var en kæmpe motivator, når tingene blev hårde. Jeg kan ikke takke dig nok.
  • Louisa Chamberlain Louisa Chamberlain donated 175 kr.

    Whoooopie!!! Well done well done xxx

  • Lisbeth Thaulow Lisbeth Thaulow donated 250 kr.

    Godt løb til dig Frederik. KH

  • Morten Løw Morten Løw donated 500 kr.

  • Graciela Gilbert Graciela Gilbert donated 100 kr.

    Great cause, good luck Frederik!

  • Helen Goody Helen Goody donated 500 kr.

    So proud of you - such a great cause. Loads of live from Suffolk xxxx

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    Good luck Fred, and all for a great cause.

  • Jamie Ashton Jamie Ashton donated 90 kr.

    Best of luck mate! 🏃🏻‍♂️

  • Jonny Martin Jonny Martin donated 250 kr.

    Hope you’ve got a special running gilet for the big day!

  • Julie Marie Holm Julie Marie Holm donated 100 kr.

    Min far har denne l**** sygdom! Synes der er for lidt fokus på den kontra mange andre sygdomme og for lidt man kan gøre for at gøre livet bedre for de ramte :(