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Tag: Sir Richard Evans

  • Brett Harvey

    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…

  • Sporting Heroes

    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…

  • Meeting a hero

    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…

  • Count down to World Parkinson’s Day

    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…

  • Africa Première of Inspiring Film of Parkinson’s Heroism

    Africa Première of Inspiring Film of Parkinson’s Heroism

    The Africa Premiere of Running on Empty, a remarkable true story.

  • Merry Christmas

    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…

  • Lawrence Dallaglio

    Lawrence Dallaglio

    It was the best Patron’s dinner I’ve ever been to, that was down to Lawrence Dallaglio

  • Started Well!!

    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.

  • Guy Deacon Parkinson’s Hero

    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

  • The King and I

    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…