Hugh Grant impressions, sockless loafers, and high-stakes lounge negotiations. Mark tries to blag a bit of Business Class luxury for the family in Heathrow— finding out that BA has very little time for 'Surprise Surprise' moments Mark realises that family is what’s important in life not the free croissants.
The “Doing It While I Can” Tour 2026: Fish, Chips, and Mushy PDs
Fish, chips, protein timing, and comedy novels. Mark and the family meet up with their first fellow 'Parkies' in Fremantle to compare notes on medication, partner perspectives, and the surprising creative spark that comes with a Parkinson's diagnosis."Fish, chips, protein timing, and comedy novels. Mark and the family meet up with their first fellow 'Parkies' in Fremantle to compare notes on medication, partner perspectives, and the surprising creative spark that comes with a Parkinson's diagnosis.
The B2P Show Hits the Road: The “Doing It While I Can” Tour 2026
Five weeks, three countries, one business class seat, and a mission to find the silver linings. Mark takes Steady On global as the Pritchard family embarks on the 'Doing It While I Can' tour across Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong to connect with local Parkinson’s communities.
Tactics, Tenacity, and Why Shouting Never Helped Anyone
It’s the big one tonight, England v Argentina, Harry v Messi! This had me thinking of the ups and downs of being an England fan, but as Henry V succinctly put it “for England, Harry and St Jude”! Football has a way of teaching us a few life lessons. Read on for my best Ted Lasso impersonation.
Le Tour de Steady On: Pagodas, Spokes, and Spires
120km, a challenging climb over the Chilterns, and a sea of Parkinson’s UK blue. Mark looks back at the triumphs, the camaraderie, and the well-earned pints of the inaugural Blooming Parkinson’s Garden Ride—and previews the next stop for the 'Steady On' tour.
When You Have Parkinson’s , You’ll Never Walk Alone: The Blooming Parkinson’s Garden Ride 2026
As a Liverpool fan, 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' is a roar of solidarity. As someone living with Parkinson’s, it’s a daily reality. On May 31st, the B2P team is cycling 113km from Chelsea to Oxford to follow the journey of a very special garden—and to prove that in this uphill struggle, nobody has to ride alone.
The Great Escape: Gringotts, Frogger and Wet Noses
When you have Parkinson’s, sometimes if you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go! I found I desperately needed to sneak off from a recent social event with a minimum of fuss. When my meds let me down, I can feel the need to leave crowded places as quickly as possible. In this post I wanted to explain why Parkinson's makes me feel like this, in the hope that friends, family and loved ones will cut me some slack as I learn to get over myself.
London to Brighton or Bust: Part 2 – Putting the Balls into B2P
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.
Balls to Parkinson’s 