A Chorleywood resident celebrated her 90th birthday last month with a 100km walk to raise money for a Parkinson’s charity.
Joyce Cook took on the challenge in October, walking 3km every day to raise funds for Cure Parkinson’s.
On her fundraising page ahead of the challenge, Joyce said: “This is a cause close to my heart as a dear friend of my family, Tom Isaacs, founded the charity. He passed away in 2017.
“His best friend, my lovely son William Cook, then gave up his job and career in order to serve as its CEO for the last seven years. William and I, and 16 other members of our family, have decided to take on this 100km challenge to raise funds for the charity.
“Cure Parkinson’s is a wonderful charity. It is dedicated to stopping and reversing this awful condition. The charity is organised and driven by an energetic, creative, efficient and lovely group of people, including my son!
“The charity has grown an awful lot in recent years, and now raises nearly £10million per year for its causes. Every single pound matters and that is why I want to help them out.”
Joyce spent the month of October walking 100km around Chorleywood, donning her orange Cure Parkinson’s t-shirt to raise awareness.
The walker was even joined by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE, who also donated to the cause.
As Chorleywood News goes to print, Joyce has raised more than £1,500 of her £2,000 target.
To donate, head to justgiving.com/page/joyce-cook-100km-october
Photo credit: The Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire
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