Here are some quick facts:
- Over 1650 unique users visited the Fighting Fit website
- The average visit lasted just over 3 minutes
- 80% of people were under 65 years old and 30% were under 45
- 60% of website visitors were female
- Nearly 250 people have signed up for the Fighting Fit newsletter
- We have delivered 3 weekends in Aylesbury and have another one fully booked in October and are already taking bookings for March 2020
- We are starting a new programme in Leeds in November
- By the end of 2019 over 100 working-age people with Parkinson’s will have attended a Fighting Fit programme.
We received many glowing testimonials such as the following:
“It was life-changing”.“The weekend was great and will impact my life”.“I definitely feel much more educated, informed and positive about the future”.“I will commit to do more exercise – I promise!”.“Thank you to everyone who took part. I learned so much from all of you and it was a privilege to share the weekend with such inspirational and caring and supportive people”.
On behalf of the participants there are so many people to thank – our wonderful volunteer facilitators, our excellent visiting speakers and especially Parkinson’s UK who have supported us throughout.
There is still a huge amount to do to support more working-age people with Parkinson’s but during this year we have made a start.
Fighting Fit is an innovative residential weekend programme for younger and working-age people with Parkinson’s that encourages self-awareness and helps each participant to take greater control of their life. The aim is to provide information and sign-posting, to share experiences and discuss the practical and emotional impact of living and working with Parkinson’s.
If you want to find out more, you can either contact us, or sign up to our newsletter which will provide you with updates and news about this exciting opportunity.