Rower

Colin Brown

I’m looking forward to the challenge of being in the dragon boat race because when I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s I felt that a door had shut in my life for doing new things. So this will be a tremendous encouragement for me going forward.

Rower

Mark Denison

I’d figured it out before my official diagnosis which made me both sad and angry. I had plans for my retirement that included skiing, cycling, shooting and travel, to name but a few physically demanding activities. Parkinson’s has stripped me of so much – but paddling in the forthcoming dragon boat races has become a very important ‘win’.

Team leader

Geoff Roberts

Geoff is a branch committee member. He previously worked in construction management and became involved in our branch through helping a friend attend our walking football class.

Boat captain

Sean Sweeney

Sean is a professor of biology at the University of York. He conducts research aimed at understanding the role of genetics in Parkinson's and ultimately finding treatments.