Sisters in Horsham-to-Shoreham fundraiser in honour of their ‘hero dad’

By Sarah Page
Published 23rd Sep 2020, 11:35 BST
Updated 28th Sep 2020, 10:30 BST
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Two sisters are stepping out on a 21-mile trek from Horsham to Shoreham on Saturday for a cause close to their hearts.

Aimee Bleach and her sister Lisa Yazdabadi want to raise funds and awareness of Parkinson’s disease after their ‘hero’ dad Julian Pike was diagnosed with it seven years ago.

“My dad is such a lovely man and tackles his Parkinson’s with a smile,” said Aimee, who lives in Horsham.

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Sister Lisa, from Warlingham, added: “Parkinson’s disease takes away your ability to walk, move, eat, taste, smile and speak.

Julian's granddaughter Edie Bleach with Aimee Bleach, dad Julian Pike, Julian's granddaughter Florence Yazdabadi, and Julian's daughters Lisa Yazdabadi and Emma SmithJulian's granddaughter Edie Bleach with Aimee Bleach, dad Julian Pike, Julian's granddaughter Florence Yazdabadi, and Julian's daughters Lisa Yazdabadi and Emma Smith
Julian's granddaughter Edie Bleach with Aimee Bleach, dad Julian Pike, Julian's granddaughter Florence Yazdabadi, and Julian's daughters Lisa Yazdabadi and Emma Smith

“It chips away at everything we normally take for granted. Dad fights every day to keep moving and living an independent life.

“He has taught me so much and as a family we now want to do everything we can to support him through this journey.”

The sisters hope to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK from their walk on Saturday (September 26).

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