SPORT PARKINSON'S CIC

TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services is raising money for Parkinson’s UK on 24th September 2026. Our annual charity golf day is back again for 2026 and this year we are raising funds for Sport Parkinson's, who help people living with Parkinson's Disease to live an active life. Exercise has been clinically proven to slow the progression of Parkinson’s and help people feel more in control of their symptoms. Sport Parkinson’s brings people together through powerful sporting events, practical grants, and real community support to lift the lives of those living with Parkinson’s. While we enjoy a round on the green, let's dig deep to support this worthy cause.

A few years ago, shortly after the birth of our baby boy, I was in so much pain I needed a stick to walk. Next month I'm doing my first sprint triathlon. I'm not exactly what you'd call an athlete. I'm not particularly fast, and my front crawl sometimes feels more like synchronised drowning. There are definitely times when I'm not entirely convinced that doing a triathlon is a sensible thing to do. But it's a bit late now. I've entered. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2022, aged 52, with my wife due to give birth just a few weeks later. It was probably the darkest period of my life. I was in pain, struggling to walk, and my wife described me as basically a "shell of a person". I decided I needed to take back some control. I started stretching every day, taking the Parkinson's medication I'd been avoiding, and then tried a bit of CrossFit. I felt better, so naturally I did the sensible thing... ...and frankly, I got a bit carried away. I added cycling, swimming and running. Then I tried an introductory triathlon and Parkinson's walking football, played at the Emirates and trained with Fighting Fit alongside some of the England Parkinson's players. None of which was remotely on my life plan. Exercise won't cure my Parkinson's, but honestly, the difference for me when I can exercise, with medication helping too, is night and day. It gives me a sense of control and, unexpectedly, has introduced me to a fantastic community of people with Parkinson's who are determined to keep moving, competing and enjoying life. That's why I'm doing this sprint triathlon for Sport Parkinson's on 3rd October 3rd 2026 — to help more people with Parkinson's discover what sport and exercise might do for them. A Parkinson's diagnosis isn't good news by any stretch. But I've discovered that it doesn't necessarily have to mean the end of things. Sometimes it can be the beginning of things you never expected. Even, apparently, a triathlon!! Thank you for your support - Jeff

I’m delighted to have been selected to represent Wales at the Parkinson’s Five Nations Golf Tournament at The Belfry on 29 and 30 September, competing alongside golfers living with Parkinson’s from England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Living with Parkinson’s brings challenges, but being part of events like this is a reminder of just how important it is to stay active, connected and positive. Golf gives me the opportunity to keep moving, compete, enjoy the company of others and focus on what I can still achieve rather than what Parkinson’s may try to take away. The Five Nations is about much more than golf. It brings together people living with Parkinson’s from across Europe, raising awareness of the condition and demonstrating the enormous role that sport and physical activity can play in maintaining health, confidence and quality of life. As part of Team Wales, I am raising funds for Sport Parkinson’s, an organisation dedicated to helping people with Parkinson’s get active and stay active through sport, exercise and community. The money raised will help Sport Parkinson’s continue creating opportunities for people living with Parkinson’s to take part in sport, meet others who understand the challenges of the condition and discover what they are still capable of achieving. I am incredibly proud to be representing Wales at The Belfry. If you are able to support my fundraising, whatever the amount, it would mean a great deal to me and to everyone involved with Sport Parkinson’s. Thank you for your support. Nick Holmes Team Wales – Parkinson’s Five Nations Golf 2026

Nine years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Two years ago, I started playing golf. Now I’m taking on one of my biggest personal challenges yet: 72 holes of golf — four full rounds — in just 24 hours to raise money for Sport Parkinson’s. I am Garen Williams, the Co-Founder and Director of Sport Parkinson’s, a not-for-profit organisation created to help people with Parkinson’s stay active, connected and involved through sport and exercise. This challenge is deeply personal to me. For most people, playing 72 holes in a day would be a serious physical and mental test. For me, it is also a Parkinson’s test. Living with Parkinson’s means every day can be unpredictable. My movement, stiffness, energy, balance and medication all have to be managed carefully. Sometimes my medication works well and I can move freely. Other times it wears off, takes too long to kick in, or leaves me fighting to get my body doing what my mind wants it to do. That is one of the hardest parts of Parkinson’s. You can plan your day, but your body does not always follow the plan. Trying to complete four rounds of golf in 24 hours is not just about golf. It is about staying focused, managing symptoms, timing medication, dealing with fatigue, pushing through difficult moments and refusing to let Parkinson’s define what is possible. But that is exactly why I want to do it. Sport has given me something Parkinson’s tried to take away: confidence in my own body. Golf has given me focus, purpose, friendship and a reason to keep pushing forward. I may have only been playing for two years, but it has already become a huge part of how I keep myself moving, motivated and positive. Through Sport Parkinson’s, I have seen first-hand how powerful sport can be for people living with Parkinson’s. Because for people with Parkinson’s, sport is not just about fitness. -It is about identity -It is about confidence -It is about friendship -It is about purpose -It is about proving to yourself that you are still capable of more than you thought .........And sometimes, it is about getting a little piece of yourself back. This challenge will test me. There will be moments when I struggle. There will be moments when my medication timing is difficult. There will be moments when my body tells me to stop. But I want to show that Parkinson’s does not get the final say. Every donation will help Sport Parkinson’s create more opportunities for people living with Parkinson’s to get active, try new sports, meet others, rebuild confidence and feel part of something again. Please donate whatever you can. And please share this page. Help me turn 72 holes in 24 hours into something much bigger than golf. Keep healthy and strong until a cure comes along.

This August, we’re leaving everything behind to take on the biggest challenge of our lives — cycling 30,000km around the world over 14–18 months. We’re not professional cyclists -far from it. Ciaran is a former professional rugby player searching for a new purpose beyond elite sport. Lucy is a beginner cyclist who, until recently, had never cycled more than 60km — setting out to prove that big adventures aren’t reserved for “experts,” and that more women can take up space in this world of exploration. Together, we’ll be pedalling over 100km a day, across continents, climates, and cultures We’re aiming to raise £50,000+ for Sport Parkinson’s, in support of Ciaran’s mum, Annie Booth. In 2015, Annie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just two years after her father passed away from the disease. It was a devastating time for the family. But in the years since, Annie has transformed that hardship into something extraordinary. Through the Parkinson’s community and organisations like Sport Parkinson’s, she discovered purpose and belonging. Annie went from watching her sons play rugby to becoming an athlete herself through walking football. In 2022, Annie earned a place on the Parkinson’s England Walking Football Squad and later founded Parkinson’s Pioneers, the UK’s first walking football community exclusively for women with Parkinson’s. She has helped hundreds of people, many of whom had never played football before, find confidence, connection, and a reason to keep moving. Sport Parkinson’s uses exercise and community to help people manage symptoms, improve wellbeing, and feel less alone. By supporting our journey, you’re helping us raise vital funds for this incredible cause and helping more people living with Parkinson’s access the support they deserve. We’ll be documenting the entire journey daily through film and storytelling, sharing the reality of what it takes to chase something this big, highs and lows included. More than anything, we hope this inspires people — whether you’re facing a physical challenge, a mental one, or just feeling stuck — to get outside, move your body, and realise you’re capable of more than you think. If we can inspire even a handful of people to take that first step, every mile (and every saddle sore) will be worth it. Thank you for being part of our journey. Ciaran & Lucy You can follow our journey on social media: Instagram: @ciarandoesthings_ & @lucypickersgill_ Youtube: @Ciarandoesthingss

Le Tournoi de Golf Sport Parkinson’s Five Nations réunit la communauté de golf Parkinson’s pour deux jours de golf compétitif dans un environnement amusant, solidaire et sûr sur l'un des parcours de golf les plus prestigieux du Royaume-Uni - le parcours PGA Brabazon au Belfry ! Le premier jour du tournoi, cinq équipes de dix golfeurs atteints de Parkinson (golfeurs luttant contre la maladie de Parkinson) prennent le départ. Le jour suivant, les cinq équipes sont rejointes sur le parcours PGA Brabazon par dix ambassadeurs Sport Parkinson’s (célébrités) et des sponsors corporatifs. Les points des deux jours sont additionnés pour couronner la Nation gagnante. Qui sera-ce en 2026, le pays champion en titre, le Pays de Galles, ou l'une des autres nations participantes, Angleterre, France, Irlande ou Écosse ? Tout est à jouer, que les jeux commencent !

The Sport Parkinson’s Five Nations Golf Tournament brings the Parkinson’s golf community together for two days of competitive golf in a fun, supportive & safe environment at one of the UK’s most prestigious golf courses - The PGA Brabazon Course at The Belfry! On day one of the tournament, five teams of ten PD golfers, (golfers battling Parkinson's) take to the golf course. On day two, the five teams are joined on The PGA Brabazon Course by ten Sport Parkinson’s ambassadors (celebrities) & Corporate Sponsors. Points from both days are added together to crown the winning Nation, who will it be in 2026, the defending champions Wales, or one of the other competing nations, England, France, Ireland, or Scotland? All is to play for, let the games begin!