After battling horizontal rain and the 'tectonic shifts' of the Sussex hills, it was time to trade the Lycra for a lager. The Brighton Beach Ball wasn’t just a party; it was a celebration of a summer spent ‘talking balls’ and a team effort that defied every expectation. From damp bear hugs to the legendary 'man-blubs,' join me for the second half of the B2P story as we reveal the staggering final total and learn what it truly means to seize life by the balls.
Fish Finger Sandwiches and the End of the World
I remember when the end of the world was a Sunday afternoon staple on ITV. Now, in late 2025, those old Cold War anxieties are back—but can we still count on the 'cavalry' to save the day? My latest blog post on nostalgia, geopolitics, and why I'm clinging to my Wi-Fi signal.
Brighton or Bust: Part 1 – My London to Brighton Story
The London to Brighton cycle ride was the finale of a summer filled with fundraising. When we started Balls to Parkinson’s, we set what we thought was an ambitious target of £10,000. By the morning of September 22nd, we had already hit that goal. By the end of the day, we would double it. This is the first part of that story. In these next two posts, I hope to give you a flavor of the camaraderie and the "B2P spirit" that encapsulated the day—and what this milestone meant to me personally.
A Long Walk Down a Short Corridor
While I promise I am not dwelling on it, I was asked recently what I thought about the concept of living a long life. I thought this would make a good post, and a chance to exercise my gallows humour. I hope you enjoy the walk down the corridor of doom.
The £28,000 Hug: 2025 A “Ballsy” Retrospective
When we told people that we were going to start a ‘movement’ based on a midnight 'brain dump,' I had in early 2025, they said we should be prepared for a bit of a ride. But we didn’t think it would be quite such a ride that would take us all the way to £28,000. Read on for a summary of 2025’s exploits.
Episode IV: A New Normal
I’m trying to navigate life with a sense of humor and a dose of late 1980s-inspired perspective. From the geopolitical nervousness of my childhood to the "meds-at-the-pub" reality of living with Parkinson’s, I hope these posts capture my new normal with honesty and a sprinkling of dry wit. If you’re wondering what’s driving me to start this saga now, discarding the safety of my targeting system, the answer starts here.
An Imposter Syndrome, Parkinson’s and Me
After five years of living and working with Parkinson’s, I’ve decided to take the advice of the Why Don’t You team of my youth and “turn off the television set and go and do something less boring instead”—finally calling time on what turned out to be a surprisingly interesting career in I.T. If you would like to hear what I consider my greatest achievement, read on.
Keyser Söze Shuffle to Billy Elliot Barnstormer
A family trip to Disney World: 100,000 strangers, 90-degree heat, and one uninvited travel companion. Watch as a 'Keyser Söze' morning shuffle transforms into a 'Billy Elliot' barnstormer in the middle of the Magic Kingdom. It turns out that when nobody knows your name, you’re free to find your own rhythm.
Murder on The Dance Floor: The Parkinson’s Excuse Me
The first time it occurred to me that something was wrong was when I went dancing with my wife. A year later I had my Parkinson’s diagnosis. What happened next?
Yellow Jersey of the Week #9
The B2P “Hall of Fame” spotlights a member of the team or a sponsor who has gone that extra mile to support us. Each week we award a “yellow jersey” to commemorate their efforts and input them into the hall. This week, the jersey goes to Glam Rampage! Read on to hear more about their fantastic contribution to our campaign.
Balls to Parkinson’s 