16/04/2025
UPCOMING CHARITY RAFFLE INFORMATION!
Do you know that since the 1980's the tulip flower has been assosiated with Parkinson's Awareness.
The red tulip was officially adopted as the symbol of Parkinson's in 2005. It is an ideal flower to adapt and modify in relation to Parkinson's as the stylised format of a tulip so frequently used as a symbol for Parkinson’s organisations is clearly divided into two equal halves - this represents the two sides of the brain. If a tulip is neglected in a vase, it soon loses its posture and become bent forward. However, with care and attention, it can conserve its posture for longer. Just so if a person with Parkinson’s does not exercise and practice good posture in conjunction with medication, they will become forward flexed.
Tulips are regarded as a symbol of hope for the Parkinson’s community and the three petals often depicted are said to represent , and .
This Saturday 19th April my friend Jen Smith, Dave her children and all of her team will complete the 50/50 run for Parkinson's UK!!Together they have already raised close to £3000 and walked 1008 miles in just 47 days !!!
WITH just 3 days to go I am sharing the teams events page and asking for my followers to SHARE & SUPPORT!!
https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/Smifffys
So, this week when hundreds of colourful tulips pass through the summerhouse, I will not just be thinking of my friends and their inspiring team, I will take moments to think of every person affected by the disease and the impact it has on so many families.
To help push the fundraising pot closer to £3000 I will also be sharing a CHARITY RAFFLE on Friday 18th April, the prize will include along with a very special Handtied Bouquet. I hope you will support me to support my friend 🙏 ###