12/06/2026
Alexandra Wilson will be among hundreds walking for Parkinson’s at Drumpellier Country Park a week on Sunday.
Keen runner Alexandra was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in December last year.
She first noticed a numbness in her foot while out running.
It took months of tests and appointments to find out the cause. But after her diagnosis, and once Alexandra started taking medication, she was soon back in her regular routine.
“I might not have found out about my Parkinson’s if it wasn’t for my running. I could have ended up being diagnosed much later.
“I’ve found and really want to make people aware that even though Parkinson’s is a chronic condition, what some might call a life sentence, you can still live your life. You can still keep going.”
That positive outlook has led Alexandra to Walk for Parkinson’s at Drumpellier Country Park.
The event will bring hundreds of people together on Sunday 21 June to raise money to support specialist workers, like Parkinson’s nurses. But it’s also a chance for people living with the condition to get together and raise awareness.
“I’m going along with some friends from Parkrun along with my nephew and sister, who’s going to be helping out at Walk for Parkinson’s.
“I’m eager to have a focus. Parkinson’s is not curable, but it is manageable. I’m determined to keep working and to carry on running. I think it’s important to show people that it’s possible to keep living your life.”
Together, we can fund better care for everyone with Parkinson’s.
We're now just over a week away from Walk for Parkinson's in Drumpellier Country Park.
And there's still a few more days to sign up!
To find out more, or sign up, visit our website ➡️
events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/walk-parkinsons-scotland
Come with us, take your first step, and help fund life-changing support.
