Run the Royal Parks Half Marathon for PSP!
Join The PSP Association to race through London’s beautiful Royal Parks and support those living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a fatal neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect over 10,000 people in the UK.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon is not only a great race in beautiful surroundings, but is also a lovely day out for all the family with a fantastic festival atmosphere, live bands and entertainment for spectators.
The PSP Association has a number of guaranteed places for the race, taking place on 10 October 2010 around St James’ Park, Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The route also takes you past the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Wellington Arch and the London Eye, so if you would like to challenge yourself this year then contact the Fundraising Team on 01327 322419 or email events@pspeur.org
PSP:
- Affects over 10,000 people in the UK
- Is terminal; life expectancy is on average seven years
- Leaves those affected unable to walk, talk, eat or see
The PSP Association:
- Provides help and support for those living with PSP and CBD
- Funds research into the cause, treatments and eventually a cure for PSP
- Relies on voluntary donations
Those affected by PSP will be robbed of the basic every day functions that most of us take for granted. Over time, the disease will affect sight, movement and mobility, speech and the swallowing reflex. In most cases the mind remains unaffected, trapped in a body that will no longer function. Despite this, much can be done to improve the quality of life of those living with PSP, and to support their families and carers during this difficult time.
The PSP Association provides a range of services to ensure people living with PSP have access to the information, care and support that is vital to quality of life. The PSP Association works with medical, health and social care professionals raising awareness of PSP and providing education, training and advice on a diverse range of subjects, from better diagnosis to managing the disease from onset to death. We also work to influence decision makers at national and local levels to raise awareness and improve services.
For more information on The PSP Association, visit www.pspeur.org or call 01327 322419
Posted by: The PSP Association
