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Longthorp Launches 2025 Initiative for Parkinson’s UK

Richard Longthorpe from Goole is back with a bold new challenge to raise more funds and awareness for Parkinson’s UK. The 70-year-old is setting his sights on completing 1 million press-ups while encouraging others to join him in the effort, this time.

England Boxing unites with Parkinson’s UK to roll out new coaching programme

England Boxing has secured £17,000 to roll out the 'Coaching People with Parkinson’s' course, thanks to the invaluable support of Parkinson’s UK and a generous donation from Richard Longthorp of St Paul’s Boxing Club in Hull.

Push-Ups for Parkinson’s: Man’s Month-Long Challenge Raises Thousands

Seven years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Richard Longthorp has turned to boxing not only as a source of strength and community but as a powerful way to raise funds and awareness for others living with the condition.

England Boxing partners with Parkinson’s UK to launch coaching course

England Boxing is excited to announce the launch of the ‘England Boxing Coaching People with Parkinson’s course’, in partnership with Parkinson's UK.

Club Case Study: Tackling inequalities with Parkinsons UK and TKO Folkestone

TKO Folkestone is an England-affiliated club located in Kent offering boxing sessions throughout the community. Recently, their Parkinson’s boxing sessions have proved a huge success in supporting individuals with Parkinson’s disease, managing their symptoms and improving their overall well-being.

Non-contact sessions to help those with Parkinson’s at Northants clubs

England Boxing and Parkinson’s UK are launching two new boxing programmes for communities in Northamptonshire.

Parkinson’s Punchers proving popular

Billingham Boxing Academy launched have Parkinson’s Punchers – which is designed to help those living with the disease improve their co-ordination and movement, while allowing them to chat about their shared experiences.

Tag Archive for: Parkinson’s UK

Club Case Study: Tackling inequalities with Parkinsons UK and TKO Folkestone

TKO Folkestone is an England-affiliated club located in Kent…