I’m doing it to help manage Parkinson’s disease

June 2022

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June 2022

Walking in nature is beneficial to those with Parkinson’s disease. The Walk1200km challenge is helping Jennifer Andrewes prepare for the trip of a lifetime – walking 750km across France on the Via Podiensis. Jennifer, 50, was already in training when she joined the Walk1200km challenge late last year, knowing it would provide her with extra […]

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