Charity walk for Parkinson's UK to take place in Brodie

A PARKINSON'S charity walk in Brodie is returning in 2019 after a one year break.

The walk takes place on September 8, with walkers to meet at Brodie Castle at 10:30am. Walking should be done by 2pm latest.

There is two routes: either one mile around the pond area or a six mile walk which takes in some of the Culbin Forest.

The walks took place in 2016 and 2017, but took a break last year. In 2017, approximately 100 people took part in the walk and raised an impressive total of just under £10,000 for Parkinson's UK.

The sign up fee for this year is £12 for adults and £5 for under 16s, with a recommended sponsorship of £50.

Kirsteen Wood will take part, after being inspired by her dad Hamish, who has been living with Parkinson’s for five years. Kirsteen said: "I know how much Parkinson’s UK does for people like my dad and how much he appreciates it.

"That fired my determination to support the charity and earlier this year I took part in the Great Glen Challenge and now I’m doing the Brodie Castle event. I’m hoping dad will be doing the one mile course. He always tries to keep active and even with Parkinson’s he likes to exercise when he can.

"Events like this are always great fun. Spending time with family is important and having my dad at the finishing line will bring a big smile to my face. Whether you can walk one mile or six really doesn’t matter, what’s important is helping to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and support the charity."

Leah Cranney, Regional Fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK, added: "Brodie Castle is a fabulous venue and we want as many people as possible to come along. It’s only through the efforts of people like Kirsteen that Parkinson’s UK can provide essential local services and fund world-leading research that will bring an end to Parkinson’s. Forever."

For more information visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/events/walk-parkinsons-brodie-castle.