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Brett Harvey
Let me introduce you to Brett Harvey. Like me, he is a proud Cornishman. Like me, he has Parkinson’s but with early onset complications. Unlike me, his hands shake, which is a disaster for him, because he is a cameraman and film maker. Action Mode on the iPhone was introduced to me by Brett. It…
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Sporting Heroes
A word on friendship. Rugby has given me some of the best and most generous people in my life. Some long standing, some new, but of all the areas of my life, this constant stream of great people who have come through rugby is unparalleled. Two of these generously hosted me for a couple of…
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Meeting a hero
Last week I met Guy Deacon CBE, adventurer and fellow Parkinson’s sufferer. I was proud to host him and the British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan at the Africa Premiere of Running on Empty. Generously hosted by Hemingways Nairobi and attended by 100 guests, the event raised over $40,000 which will be used by…
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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