25km
The Wye Valley Challenge
Six Pals walked alongside Kerry in August 2018.
Parkies Pals · Shrivenham
Friendship at the heart of it.
Meet Kerry Hartman and discover how Parkies Pals began.
Kerry’s story
Kerry lives in Shrivenham with her family. She has enjoyed cycling, powerwalking marathons and Race for Life walks raising funds for cancer charities.
After several years of symptoms and investigations, Kerry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in April 2017, aged 56. In her story, she describes the support of family and friends in helping her stay motivated and mobile.
She created Parkies Pals to bring people with and without Parkinson’s together in support and friendship, and to raise awareness through café meet-ups, fundraising and sponsored events.
Get in touch with Kerry
From a team name to a community.
Parkies Pals began as the name of Kerry’s team for the Wye Valley Challenge in August 2018.
3 Pals
Sky Divers Team Challenge
3 brave Pals responded to the challenge that took place at Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent in September 2022.
£21,700+
Total by September 2026
The group’s recorded fundraising total as of September 2026.
Awareness, friendship and support.
Kerry developed the Parkies Pals name and logo as symbols of teamwork, friendship and support.
Parkies Pals has raised funds for Parkinson’s UK and the Swindon Parkinson’s Activity Group. Parkies Pals products support resources and activities for the local community.
Explore events and productsFriendship and support
Shrivenham Park Golf Club
SN6 8EX
- When
- First Tuesday of the month
- Time
- 10am–12 noon
- Who
- All welcome
Please contact Kerry before travelling to confirm the next meeting.
Ask about coming alongA conversation is a good place to start.
Ask about the group, getting involved or finding support.