Family's mountain-sized fundraiser for MND research

Parry to Pinnacle team members Dave Parry, Ben Jessup, Josh Brooks, Jason Jeffery, Jess Willard, with Dr Bryn Parry on the final stretch.

November 22

Congratulations to the Parry to Pinnacle team, who have pulled off an unbelievable physical and fundraising feat, in support of Motor Neurone Disease medical research in Northern Tasmania.

Not only did the team make it to the top of kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Sunday’s Point to Pinnacle half marathon, but they were able to push Dr Bryn Parry the whole way.

Dr Parry, who was diagnosed with MND in 2020, always wanted to complete the world-famous half marathon – with family and friends rallying behind the beloved Devonport GP to make his dream come true.

The team were among 3300-plus competitors who braved the rain, wind and even some snow for this epic challenge, covering 21.1 kilometres to 1200 metres elevation in 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Parry to Pinnacle was held in support of the Clifford Craig Foundation, which is currently facilitating Tasmania’s first international multi-centre therapeutic MND trial at the Launceston General Hospital, led by neurologist Dr Lauren Giles.

So far the team, led by Dr Parry’s sons Lucas and Dave, have raised more than $40,000 for the cause.

Lucas said it was a mammoth effort from all involved and thanked everyone who had gotten behind the cause so far.

“This event has meant so much to our family and I think this effort represents a win for everyone who has been impacted by this horrible disease,” Lucas said.

“Knowing this money will go towards vital medical research happening right here in our home state is really significant and we are just so grateful to every single person who has supported our journey.”

There is still time to support this very important cause. Donation can be made here.