active with Parkinson’s
Sport Parkinson’s is set to launch their annual Try-Athlon event to encourage
people with Parkinson’s to get active and challenge their bodies and minds in
2025.
First hosted in 2022, the Try-Athlon 2025 is supported by Cure Parkinson’s and
Parkinson’s UK, with the emphasis on providing a range of activities for visitors to
‘try’ all in a friendly & supportive environment.
The 2025 event will be held on Sunday 22nd June at the Twickenham Stoop –
home of the Harlequins Rugby Union Team, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, TW2 7SX
from 10am to 4pm.
A range of events, activities and displays will be available for all visitors to try on
the day. We would like to encourage everyone to get involved – relatives, carers,
friends & children are all welcome to join in or spectate.
The ‘Try’ activities are a mix of walking sports, seated & standing exercise
activities.
The walking sports include:
● Netball
● Cricket
● Tennis
● Rugby
● Football
The seated and standing activities include:
● Shadow/non-contact boxing
● Golf
● Nordic walking
● Table tennis
● Rowing
● Pilates
● Singing
● Dancing
● Static bike cycling
● and many more
There will be an ‘Expert Zone’ where visitors can meet industry professionals
including:
● The PDNSA (Parkinson’s Nurses)
● Charities
● Leading tech companies
● Dieticians
● Reflexologists
There will be stage in the ‘Experts Zone’ hosting:
● Latest research projects & developments
● Standing & seated workouts
● A karaoke band for you to sing & dance
● Parkinson’s specific dietary advise
Sport Parkinson’s, said:
“Join us for the Sport Parkinson’s Try-Athlon 2025 where determination meets
community, and every finish line is a victory! Whether you’re competing,
supporting, or just soaking up / drinking in the incredible atmosphere, this is more
than a race—it’s a celebration of strength, resilience, and the power of sport,
activity & community to change lives. Be part of something extraordinary!”
Caroline Rassell, CEO at Parkinson’s UK, said:
“We have had a long and successful working relationship with Sport Parkinson’s
and together with Cure Parkinson’s we are delighted to be supporting the Try-
Athlon again in 2025.
“Being active can be one of the best ways to live well with Parkinson’s and it’s
really exciting to see how successful the Try-Athlon has been for getting more
people involved in new activities.
“We hope that even more people with Parkinson’s will get involved this year and
we can’t wait to see new faces at this year’s event and share the benefits of
physical activity.”
Helen Matthews CEO of Cure Parkinson’s, said:
“We are delighted to be working with Parkinson’s UK, Sport Parkinson’s and
Spotlight YOPD more broadly in this way. Exercise and engagement engenders a
positivity that is so important to everybody in the Parkinson’s community, and it’s
this same positivity that drives us to search for a cure.”
For early bird tickets and to find out more about the event, visit
www.sportparkinsons.com
About Sport Parkinson’s
“Sport Parkinson’s is more than sport—it’s a movement. We empower people with
Parkinson’s to push boundaries, rediscover their strength, and embrace the power
of community. Through sport, exercise and activities we prove that Parkinson’s is
not the end of the journey, but the start of a new challenge—one we face together
with determination, courage, and passion.”
About Cure Parkinson’s
We’re here for the cure. Cure Parkinson’s is working with urgency to find new
treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s. Our funding and innovation has
redefined the field of Parkinson’s research, enabling the world’s leading
researchers to prioritise the next generation of drugs for clinical trial. Together we
will conquer Parkinson’s.
Further information at cureparkinsons.org.uk
About Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s UK
Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition that gets worse over time. It’s the fastest
growing neurological condition in the world, affecting 153,000 people in the UK. It
has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety, and there is
currently no cure.
Parkinson’s UK is the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every
step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.
From searching for a cure and campaigning for better health and care, to funding
research into groundbreaking new treatments and running life-changing support
services. It’s all driven by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.
See more facts and statistics on the Parkinson’s UK website.
For information and support, you can visit parkinsons.org.uk or call the free,
confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303.
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