Walk To Cure Parkinson’s raised £80,500 after participants completed 5km, 10km and 20km routes centred on Battersea Park on 11 October 2026.
The fundraising event brought walkers together to support Cure Parkinson’s, with activities taking place throughout the day.
Participants gathered at the park’s bandstand, where Cure Parkinson’s chief executive Helen Matthews gave a speech before the walk.
Along the routes, participants shared photographs of a Cure Parkinson’s teddy bear, named Tom the Teddy for the day in recognition of the charity’s co-founder Tom Isaacs.
A Tree of Hope was also set up near the bandstand, where walkers could hang messages explaining why they were taking part.
Returning participants were greeted at a cheer point and presented with commemorative medals.
Among those taking part was television presenter Michaela Strachan, whose mother has lived with Parkinson’s for 25 years.
Strachan said: “I’m walking for my mum Jo, who has had Parkinson’s for 25 years. She’s 87 years old, and she’s absolutely amazing; she just gets through the day with such a positive attitude.
“She does everything she can to keep fit and healthy; she doesn’t get out of bed before she does her exercises – I just love her and admire her so much. This is for my mum!”
After the walk, participants could attend an after-party at Putt in the Park, with pizza, refreshments, music from Ben Dixon and goodie bags to take away.
WMP Creative supported the running of the event, while Rob Thornton served as MC throughout the day.
Life Jacket, Friendly Soap, Green Woman and Freee contributed items for participants’ goodie bags.
Cure Parkinson’s has opened registrations of interest for the 2027 event, scheduled for Sunday 11 April, on World Parkinson’s Day.
