John
John was determined to do something for himself and his friends also diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and so they created their own walking football team for people with Parkinson’s and stroke survivors.
Our Stories
See how some people with health conditions have found ways to get moving, as well as ideas on how you can make getting active work for you.
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Mark
Mark has discovered new ways to keep enjoying the active lifestyle he led before his MS diagnosis.
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![Darlaine]()
Darlaine
Darlaine has managed to get active whilst living with breast cancer thanks to the support of her sister and their shared sense of humour.
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![Leony]()
Leony
Leony found a new lease of life after her surgery, and is determined to make the most of her two new knees.
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![Meg]()
Meg
Meg fits in little moments of activity into her daily life with Type 2 diabetes.
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![Phil]()
Phil
Phil has coped with a number of setbacks with the support of his family encouraging him to use home exercise as his motivation for recovery.
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Hannah
For Hannah, one of the key motivators to move more is her partner’s support.
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Mahesh
Mahesh has recently turned to online yoga to help manage some of the symptoms of his conditions.
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![Darren]()
Darren
Darren’s sense of humour has helped him manage his symptoms for a while. And during COVID-19, it has become doubly handy.
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![Linda]()
Linda
Linda has to more than just navigate the ins and outs of living with arthritis; she has to help her husband manage his conditions as well.
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![Tommy]()
Tommy
Tommy has gotten creative with how he keeps moving around the home to help keep the “black dog” of dementia at bay.
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![Paul]()
Paul
Ever since Paul’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, he’s had to adjust and shift how he keeps moving. And the last few months have been no exception.
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![Ila]()
Ila
Ila and her daughters all manage a variety of health conditions – and they all lean on each other for support.
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![Tony]()
Tony
Tony’s cancer can be difficult to navigate, but playing walking football with his team can help.
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![Rebecca]()
Rebecca
Rebecca’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) led to her discovering dancing and falling in love with it.
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![Chris]()
Chris
Chris has gone from hiding his Type 1 Diabetes to playing football with an entire team of diabetic players.
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![Krisina]()
Krisina
On the days she can, Krisina finds ways to run while managing her asthma.
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![Meena]()
Meena
For Meena, swimming means relieving her arthritis and calming her mind.
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![Mohan]()
Mohan
Mohan’s family helps him keep moving with his dementia.
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![Ellie]()
Ellie
Ellie has discovered an entire community of dragon boat paddlers because of her breast cancer.
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![Heraldo]()
Heraldo
Heraldo has found ways to stretch muscles he didn’t even know he had after his heart surgery.
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![Tania]()
Tania
Being treated for cancer and managing her depression caused Tania to start thinking about moving more.
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![Ian]()
Ian
Ian’s home work-outs allow him to stop and start, working around his energy levels and his lung condition.
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Julie and Peter
Peter supports Julie as she lives with Alzheimer’s, including getting both of them out to the park for a run.
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![Jo]()
Jo
Jo’s depression and fatigue can mean dealing with some not-so-good days, but walking her dog Elsie can help.
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Zahoor
After being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Zahoor made a point of finding more ways to fit activity into his life.
