Pedal for Parkinson's 2009 Welcomed at York Minster

On June 20th at 3pm, the Revd Canon Jonathan Draper will welcome Pedal for Parkinson's 2009 at York Minster as they cycle from Lands End to John O' Groats. Representatives of all the 330 branches of the Parkinson's Disease Society will join the Pedal for Parkinson's group as they travel over 1000 miles, visiting ten cathedrals on the way, in order to raise money to help fight Parkinson's.

David Greaves, Parkinson's sufferer, initiated Pedal for Parkinson's with the aim that he and his team of six riders, four of whom also have Parkinson's, could raise £100, 000 to fund research into a cure for Parkinson's disease. His message is, 'We are going End to End to End Parkinson's Disease'

York Minster is particularly excited to welcome Pedal for Parkinson's 2009 since the Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu, is their Patron. The Archbishop says, 'Please accept my prayers and best wishes to all those participating in the End to End to End Parkinson's Disease cycling event on behalf of those diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. May you successfully raise awareness and complete your journey. With every blessing.'

Parkinson's disease affects over 120, 000 people in the UK. Research to find a cure for Parkinson's is believed to be in its end-game phase, so David and his supporters are keen to invite everyone to donate towards their journey. If you would like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/pedalforparkinsons2009

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