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Hemingways two week luxury prize
Your chance to win a luxury trip to the iconic Hemingways resorts in Kenya encompassing Safari in the Masai Mara, the elegance of Hemingways Nairobi in the shadow of the Ngong hills, and the Indian Ocean at Hemingways Watamu. We are raising money for Parkinson’s projects in Kenya, inspired by Guy Deacon and his monumental…
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Count down to World Parkinson’s Day
Friday 11th April is World Parkinson’s Day Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world. It has no known cause and no cure. By 2040, more than 13 million people will be living with Parkinson’s – a quarter of them in Africa. I have said before that I wouldn’t wish this disease on…
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Africa Première of Inspiring Film of Parkinson’s Heroism
The Africa Premiere of Running on Empty, a remarkable true story.
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Merry Christmas
It has been an eventful year, full of firsts and lasts. My first meeting with The King, my last match as owner of Cornish Pirates. Also highs and lows. Cornish Pirates highest ever standing, with second place in the Championship. And some lows, mostly about the Parkinsons but I’m still battling on. In among the…
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Lawrence Dallaglio
It was the best Patron’s dinner I’ve ever been to, that was down to Lawrence Dallaglio
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Started Well!!
Pirates started their league season with a top win away from home. Four tries and five points away to Nottingham Rugby, The Archers.
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Guy Deacon Parkinson’s Hero
Guy Deacon CBE is an adventurer and Parkinson’s sufferer. Sir Richard (Dicky) Evans is inspired by his example and recommends Guy’s book, Running on Empty
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The King and I
On July 9, 2024, King Charles III knighted me at Windsor Castle. It was an emotional event, especially as he stepped off his dais to honor me, given my use of a wheelchair. The King conversed with me about my life and Parkinson’s. The ceremony included musical performances and concluded with a private prayer at…
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Winning Never Gets Old
I’ve lived and breathed Cornish Pirates Rugby Club since they were Penzance and Newlyn Rugby Club and I played as a boy. Every win is a joy. Every loss is a lesson. THIS WIN was the best of all. Winning never gets old, and it keeps me young. On Saturday 25th May 2024 Cornish Pirates…
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Who Moves Me – Who Shakes Me?
11th April was World Parkinson’s Day and many of you kindly sent me news on this. Thank you. Its good to know I’m not alone, but its interesting that people approach this B****** disease in different ways. Here’s are the “Movers and Shakers”. A gang of Brits all in the public eye, all with Parkinson’s.…