Joyce Cook is taking on a massive 300,000 steps challenge for Cure Parkinson’s. An octogenarian is taking on a huge walking challenge for a good cause. Joyce Cook, 86, originally from Llangollen, is walking an incredible 300,000 steps over one month to raise funds for Cure Parkinson’s. She is aiming for 10,000 steps a day, and has covered more than 80,000 steps already. She began on April 11 (World Parkinson’s Day) and is finishing on May 10. Though Joyce is committed to keeping fit, this challenge will be no easy feat. She said: “I must admit I am nervous about this challenge, I just hope I can do it! I am 86-years-old and I will try to walk 10,000 steps a day, which may be tricky but I will do my best.