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“My husband and father both have Parkinson’s. My husband was diagnosed at the age of 40, which was 4 years ago. My father was diagnosed 18 months ago. "As a qualified personal trainer and group class instructor, I thought I would put all my skills into hosting our very first Parkinson’s Games. A physical endurance competition where athletes compete in pairs. "We had 60 athletes complete 4 time capped workouts, to become our first ever winners. It was a huge success and raised £2,900! The feedback has been incredible, and I’m sure 2025 will be even better.” Thank you Jacquie Gee Fitness for organising 'The Parkinson’s Games', raising awareness and much needed funds for the Parkinson’s community. We’re incredibly touched by the event, and so grateful to everyone who took part to make it a success. Everyday we’re amazed at how incredible our community is, and all the wonderful things they get up too. From fitness events and challenges to bake sales and raffles, thank you 💙

  • A group of people who took part in the Parkinson's Games. They are all wearing light blue Parkinson's UK t-shirts and are stood together smiling at the camera in a green field.
  • 6 people are standing in a green field, they are in pairs and are all holding a 'Parkinson's Games 2024 '1'' certificate. They are all smiling at the camera with each pair jointly holding their certificates.
  • 3 people are all spaced in a line, sat on exercise bikes. There are other people standing around them watching. Most people are wearing a light blue Parkinson's UK t-shirt and are all talking amongst themselves.
  • Two people are standing behind a table, smiling at the camera and wrapping their arms around each other, in the green field where the Parkinson's Games are taking place. They have refreshments on the table, including a popcorn dispenser, bananas and nut bars.
  • A woman is holding a big round gym weight above her head, the photo is in black and white and there is a man standing in front watching and spotting her.
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This is truly inspiring! It’s amazing to see such dedication and effort being put into supporting the Parkinson’s community. Organizing the Parkinson’s Games and raising awareness through events like these makes such a positive impact 👏

An incredible achievement, congratulations Jacquie!

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Irene Treacy - International Parkinson's Coach

I help people focus on slowing their progression and reversing symptoms of Parkinson’s.

2mo

That’s brilliant achievement, well done to all involved 🙏

Kristine Meldrum

Author, Speaker, Founder & President of Parkinson’s Place Iowa, Exercise Professional who works with People with Parkinson’s, Ambassador Davis Phinney Parkinson's Foundation

2mo

This is fabulous! What a great event for PWPD. It is something you should grow and make anual so that people can ever have something to train for 👍🎉💪

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Darren Osborne

Accountant, bookkeeper & Finance Specialist. Parkinson's Advocat, because I have Young Onset of Parkinson's Disease.

2mo

Thanks for sharing

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