A Monmouthshire resident who lives with Parkinson’s has raised almost £1,500 for Parkinson’s UK.

Jon Hiscox along with wife Sue and members of their family joined more than 300 walkers to take part in Wales’ recent annual Walk for Parkinson’s event in Cardiff. Attendees had the choice of a 2.6 mile or 6 mile route in the heart of the Welsh capital

In total, Parkinson’s UK is set to raise over £25,000 from the day which will help fund vital research to find better treatments and a cure for the condition.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure. It affects around 153,000 people in the UK, including around 8,300 in Wales, and every hour two more people are diagnosed. There are over 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects. It gets worse over time and there’s no cure. Yet.

Jon Hiscox said: “The main reason for taking part was that I have Parkinson's. I have been diagnosed for seven years and walking exercise is one of the best ways to keep fit. After months of anticipation it was great to meet up with the other participants."

Keri McKie, Community Fundraiser for Wales at Parkinson’s UK Cymru, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in Walk for Parkinson’s, as well as all the volunteers who made the event possible.

“Parkinson’s UK estimates that around 153,000 people in the UK are living with Parkinson’s, including approximately 8,300 people in Wales. The amazing efforts of everyone who took part in Walk for Parkinson’s will help us drive forward the groundbreaking research we urgently need to transform the lives of people affected by the condition.”

To find out more about fundraising for Parkinson’s UK please visit: www.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraising

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