On the night, the audience was treated to an inspiring speech by Ben Gee, founder of five-strong Berkshire estate agency business Hat and Home, who set up his business in 2021 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s the year before, aged 41.
The awards were hosted by Paul Sinha, the quizzer, comedian and former doctor famous for his regular appearances on ITV quiz show The Chase. He has previously publicly discussed his own Parkinson’s journey and made references to this throughout his performance, in his distinctive comedic style.
The pair’s humbling positivity and honesty clearly struck a chord with the 900-plus guests at the Grosvenor House Hotel, who dug deep to support the charity through a combination of donations and bids for auction prizes.
Carmel Mulhall, corporate partnerships manager at Parkinson’s UK, said: “We were delighted to be the charity partner at the 2024 RESI Awards and to receive such incredible donations and awareness. We are so grateful to Ben Gee, Paul Sinha and all at Property Week.
”With more than 40 potential symptoms, Parkinson’s can devastate lives. We’ve made huge breakthroughs in the last 50 years, but there is still no cure and current treatments are not good enough. Funds and awareness are vital for us in driving forward groundbreaking research and supporting those living with this condition every day.”
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing progressive neurological condition in the world, affecting around 153,000 people in the UK. Parkinson’s UK supports sufferers through a range of initiatives including promoting health and care and providing a community of support. You can make a donation to the charity via this link.
Source: Residential - propertyweek.com
