Since the launch of Parkinson’s Walking Football in 2020, something remarkable has grown. What began as a way to stay active quickly became a lifeline—offering not just physical benefits, but friendship, confidence, and hope for people living with Parkinson’s.

The England Parkinson’s WFA Walking Football Team was created to take that message beyond England: that no one has to face this journey alone.

Our first international match in Belfast in December 2022 was a milestone. Since then, we’ve travelled to places including Singapore, Guernsey, the Basque Country, Malta, and Tampa—building connections and sharing a powerful truth: there is life, strength, and community after diagnosis.

We’re also proud to welcome a newly formed WFA England Women’s Team, joining their first international tour—an important step for inclusivity in the sport.

Next, we head to Canada to connect with local Parkinson’s groups, promoting how exercise can help slow progression and improve wellbeing.

Why We Need Your Support:

For many players, this team is more than football—it’s the difference between isolation and belonging, and between giving up and finding strength. we rely on support to:

Cover travel and accommodation

Enable both men’s and women’s teams to represent England

Reach more people who may not yet know the benefits of exercise and community

Continue to spread hope

Every donation helps us change lives—on and off the pitch.

Together, we can show that Parkinson’s does not define us.

Thank you for your support