Dougray Scott has urged people to Walk for Parkinson's after seeing his father battle the illness
A Hollywood star has backed a charity after losing seeing his dad battle Parkinson’s.
Mission Impossible star Dougray Scott is supporting the Walk for Parkinson’s in Scotland as a search for the cure for the disease continues.
Over the past four years Walk for Parkinson’s fundraisers across the UK have raised more than £1.5 million for Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research to find a cure for the condition – and the charity believes that scientists could now be on the verge of major breakthroughs.
Actor Scott has urged Scots to take part in the walks, which take place later this year.
He said: “My dad lived with Parkinson’s for many years and I saw first-hand the terrible struggles he had and how debilitating this illness was for him, and the helplessness this created for those around him who felt powerless to alleviate his distress.
“Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research is on the brink of ending Parkinson’s for good, and it would be fantastic if the 12,000 families in Scotland could be spared the anguish of watching their loved ones decline.
“We’re now on the verge of major breakthroughs. So whatever your age, ability or fitness level, please sign up to a walk for Parkinson’s in Scotland and be part of the final push to find a cure.”
Walks take place in Falkirk on 11 April, Hamilton on 12 May, Kinross on 25 August and Moray on 8 September.
