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.
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 #6
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 Coco Noir in Headington! Read on to hear more about their fantastic contribution to our campaign.
Dopamine Fuelling the Parkinson’s Blues
They say Parkinson’s can unlock a sudden surge of creativity—or maybe it's just the dopamine meds talking. I found myself dusting off my guitar to pen the 'Parkinson’s Blues,' but was my debut performance a standing ovation or a technical hitch? The soundtrack of the 'new normal' starts here.
The “Parky” Paradox: It’s My Diagnosis and I’ll Cry if I Want To
Is 'Parky' a friendly shorthand or a trivializing trap? I found myself caught in a cordial social media crossfire over how we label this disease. As a bit of an 'Indecisive Dave,' I’m weighing up the gravity of the condition against the power of a nickname. Join the debate on what’s in a name.
Yellow Jersey of the Week #5
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 the Mallinsons family! Find out about their fantastic fundraising exploits this week.
Despots, Dopamine, and the New Normal
What spurred me on to rejoin the world of social media after years of silence? It wasn't Brexit or Liverpool winning the title—it was the realization that my 'new normal' wasn't going anywhere. From 3 a.m. thoughts on global despots to the reality of a life-changing diagnosis, here is why I’m finally getting on with it.
Swiping Right: How I Found a Pal with Parkinson’s
I spent quite a while post-diagnosis with my head in the sand, terrified that meeting another 'Parky' would be a glimpse of a future I wasn't yet prepared for. But after three years of lonely cycling, I decided it was time to find a teammate, so I ‘swiped right’. From neutral-ground coffee summits to gallows humor, here is how I finally found the tribe I never wanted to join.
Yellow Jersey of the Week #2 & #3
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, D G Timber Solutions Ltd and Adept Consulting received recognition for their generous support. Their contributions significantly help us on the way to meet our fundraising target, read on to find out more.
Balls to Parkinson’s 