A Dunfermline web developer is set to Walk for Parkinson’s in memory of his mother.

Stephen Grala-Wojrezyk will be one of the many participants at the event at Lochore Meadows on October 6.

He will be walking in memory of his mother, Ann, who passed away earlier this year after living with Parkinson’s.

He said: "Mum had symptoms for some time before she was diagnosed.

"It was affecting her life, with difficulty moving and being slow to walk.

"But once she was diagnosed and started on medication it got better for a while.”

However, two years ago, Ann was hospitalised after a fall, and Mr Grala-Wojrezyk moved in to help care for his mother.

He said: "It was a change and sometimes difficult, taking care of someone who used to take care of you, the roles being reversed.

"But it was also the most rewarding thing I ever did."

He sees the walk as a fitting tribute to his mother and an opportunity to make a difference for others living with Parkinson's.

He said: "My mum couldn’t walk very far on her own.

"It’s a tiny little thing and something most of us take for granted.

"I thought the walk would be a good thing to do in memory of my mother and hopefully make her proud."

The event, which has already seen more than 100 people sign up, aims to raise funds for research into new treatments for Parkinson's.

Participants can choose between a 2.1-mile fully accessible route or a more challenging 5.8-mile walk.

The registration deadline is September 29.

More information about the walks and how to sign up or volunteer can be found on the Parkinson’s UK website at https://tinyurl.com/y4bne24p.

Parkinson's is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, with nearly 13,000 people living with the condition in Scotland alone.

Parkinson’s UK estimates this number will rise to around 15,000 within five years.

Julie Ionta, community fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK, said: "It’s inspiring to have people like Stephen sign up for Walk for Parkinson’s to help raise money to fund research into the most promising new treatments.

"We hope as many people as possible will come along to take part in the walk, which promises to be lots of fun.

"We’re also keen to hear from anyone who would be interested in volunteering to support the smooth running of the event."