Working to turn back the clock on degenerative diseases of aging
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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…