Guy Deacon is undertaking a very special 12,000 mile journey by road from the United Kingdom to South Africa to draw attention to the urgent need for support, information and resources about Parkinson’s across Africa Cure Parkinson's @ParkinsonsAfrica

Spreading awareness about Parkinson’s disease is a huge part of why I’ve undertaken this journey. So, thank you to BBC News (UK) for sharing my story in an effort to improve our understanding of the disease. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

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In a special moment, UK in Sierra Leone 🇬🇧🇸🇱 waved off Guy Deacon as he began his 7000 mile journey from Freetown➡️Cape Town supporting Cure Parkinson's, raising awareness for Parkinson’s & Parkinson’s Africa & breaking down stigmas around the disease.

What an inspiring video. Take a watch 👇

Inspiring to hear from Guy Deacon about the 7000 mile journey he'll make from Freetown-Cape Town, over 14 countries. Retd. Col Guy has Parkinson's. He's on a mission to raise awareness about the disease in Africa and its stigma.We're cheering you on Guy!👇indiegogo.com/projects/freet…

Sierra Leone and beyond polarsteps.com/GuyDeacon/2732… via Polarsteps