Diagnosed Parkinson's 2019. Then 13,410 consecutive keepy-uppies without dropping ball, Reading-London juggling ball, England Parkinson's walking football team
Berkshire, England
Joined September 2019
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2020, five years ago... Over 13,000 #keepyuppies for charity funding and awareness whilst living with #Parkinsons.. ⚽🚶🏻
(I only stopped when I was convinced I'd smashed the 10,000 target 🎯)
#NeverGiveUp @ParkinsonsUK @CureParkinsonsT @WorldPDCongress @ParkinsonsEU @undefeatable #kickups #tekkers #football #walkingfootball @ParkinsonsPride @FightingFitFoo1
I was diagnosed with #Parkinsons in 2019, and a year later (in the first summer of the covid pandemic) I attempted to do 10,000 keepy-uppies without dropping the ball to raise funds for @ParkinsonsUK and @CureParkinsonsT
I (voluntarily) stopped after 13,410 consecutive keepy-uppies (just over two hours)
And much #Respect to my peers @cranch_andy whom has just completed his 1,000 keepy-uppies challenge at 92 #EFL clubs for @EACH_hospices and @svensaturday whom I know has completed over 1,000 days of consecutive keepy-uppies ⚽🚶♂️
#NeverGiveUp
Joe Gregory retweeted
One good thing today was to see the amount of fans who stayed at half time to give the lads of 85-87 a round of applause, nice big rob was included, it’s hard to comprehend how much the game has gone when you compare the blood and sweat that they left out on the pitch with the abject performance of today’s team.
They were a very small squad but they gave everything and were proud to represent the club, remember they brought us from the the the third tier to the top tier, they grew as a team and ran through walls for their manager.
Well done lads and thank you for the memories.
@dcfcofficial #dcfcfans @JohnGregory77 @jeffgchandler
Joe Gregory retweeted
Amazing to have @gshaug7741 , departing Chair of Trustees at @ParkinsonsUK with us at the Sport Parkinson’s Five Nations Golf Tournament!
As part of his 60 sports in his 60th year challenge, Gary tells us why Parkinson’s specific events are so important to our community.
#sportparkinsons #FiveNations #60SportsIn60thYear #communityfirst #CommunityMatters
Joe Gregory retweeted
Got the post-tournament blues? Don’t despair!
Here’s a little snapshot of our wonderful Five Nations Golf Tournament, with the full film coming soon!
A huge thank you to everyone who made it so special: our golfers, families, friends, VIPs, celebrities and sponsors. Every single one of you played a vital part in making it an event to remember.
Please like, share and comment to help us spread the word and reach even more people.
Together, we are stronger! 💙🧡
@RocSearch
@LMAX
@FundsRanmore
@Decathlon
AQ Construction
@Easyfairs
@gymrental
#sportparkinsons #FiveNations #golf #Parkinsons #togetherwearestronger
Joe Gregory retweeted
⚽💙 Welcome to WFPD Month!
October is here, and the countdown to the 4th Annual Walking Football for Parkinson’s Disease Tournament is on! 🎉
📅 17 Oct 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Eagle Club, Surulere, Lagos
Let the countdown begin! 💙⚽
#WFPD2026 #ParkinsonsAfrica #ADPF
A great #WalkingFootball annual event with fantastic people
I look forward to visiting and taking part for the third time
⚽🚶🏾♀️🚶🏿♂️🚶🏿👩🏿🦯🚶🏿🤸🏿♀️ 🥅 🇳🇬
@adpforg @ParkinsonAfrica @afridac1 @trapcaf_project @purposeful_pd @SportParkinsons @thewfauk @NeuroAlliance @thenff @UKinNigeria @footballnigerie @NReportfootball @NigeriaHCLondon @JohnGregory77
⚽🎉 SAVE THE DATE!
The Walking Football for Parkinson’s Disease (WFPD) Tournament returns on 17 October 2026!
We’re bringing the Parkinson’s community together once again for a day of football, movement, connection and community. ⚽❤️
👉 See flyer for details.
#WFPD2026
Joe Gregory retweeted
⚽🎉 SAVE THE DATE!
The Walking Football for Parkinson’s Disease (WFPD) Tournament returns on 17 October 2026!
We’re bringing the Parkinson’s community together once again for a day of football, movement, connection and community. ⚽❤️
👉 See flyer for details.
#WFPD2026
Joe Gregory retweeted
Would you rather your life be hard or w/out purpose? If you have Parkinson’s, it will already be hard. Might as well pick purposeful. When your time is up, you will have not only left the world a better place, but also a blueprint.
Utmost #respect to @kabugo_tamale, yourself and all the great class participants Gavin 💃🏿🕺🏾💃🏿🕺🏿
@adpforg @trapcaf_project @AfricaParkinson @ParkinsonAfrica #Uganda #Africa #Parkinsons @WorldPDCongress @AkinolaJohn20 @omotolathomas8
Joe Gregory retweeted
Par-Con tickets are out now! 🎟️
Our 2-day event for the Parkinson's community is returning to the Vox, Birmingham on 13 and 14 November this year.
Join us online or in person, get your ticket today: prksn.uk/3U56x0V
Two great souls doing good things together 🇺🇬🌍🌷
In the presence of greatness. @kabugo_tamale Spending all week observing his impact on Parkinson’s in Uganda and planning even more.
Joe Gregory retweeted
I’ve seen alarming poverty, alarming kindness, and alarming cases of Parkinson’s here in Uganda. But like anything, you do it better with enjoyment.
I have faith in you completing your challenge Garen my friend ⛳🏌️♂️🐉
You never give up ❤️👍
#Parkinsons @ParkinsonsUK @CureParkinsonsT @SportParkinsons
Good luck to our co-founder, @Garen_1927 , as he takes on an incredible challenge tomorrow: 72 Holes. 24 Hours. 9 years with Parkinson's.
We'll be following his progress throughout the day. If you can, please support Garen and help raise funds for Sport Parkinson's and awareness that Parkinson's doesn't stop you achieving great things.
Link below:
gofundme.com/f/72-holes-in-2…
Joe Gregory retweeted
Let me say this very directly.
Football does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain or shine.
The World Cup is not a product. It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never anyone's to sell. Dress the deal up however you like. Once you have sold a piece of it, you have sold out.
Football belongs to the fans. It always has, and it always will.
Joe Gregory retweeted
From a Sunderland fan: to hell with the Wear/Tyne rivalry on this occasion.
This is utterly fucking beautiful and a very moving and powerful tribute to a true great. ❤️
Joe Gregory retweeted
This new week, choose connection. 💙
For people living with Parkinson's, social connections and support groups offer encouragement, understanding, and a reminder that no one has to face the journey alone.
#ParkinsonsAfrica #SupportGroups #SocialConnection #StrongerTogether
"Fifa - the sport's global governing body - said it intends to expand "football development funding" to more than $10bn (£7.5bn) and invite third-party investment in a new venture.
The story was first reported in the Financial Times and the Times, with the latter claiming the plans could potentially earn Fifa president Gianni Infantino tens of millions of pounds"
In my personal opinion, #Infantino is a horrible, immoral charlatan, a grifter who'll do anything to get money and power for himself most of all. His shameless corruption of the rules for his own benefit, his abusive money- making from the fantastic fans of so many great countries, and his sycophantic behaviour towards #Trump around the #WorldCup were terrible...
There are too many people like this in the world already..
I hope people that are in positions to stop his megalomania will indeed act strongly before it truly goes too far and destroys the world's love for watching the 'beautiful game' ⚽
#FIFA #UEFA #Football
Joe Gregory retweeted
We’re feeling inspired by the 2026 World Cup. ⚽
Since his diagnosis in 2019, Joe has found a whole world of activity and friendship through walking football.
“I have made so many new friendships across the country, continent and world."
ALT Two people standing on a soccer field, each wearing a medal around their neck. The person on the left is in a blue sports uniform, while the person on the right is in a colorful shirt with various patterns and text. They are posing with arms around each other's shoulders, and there are spectators and a building in the background.
ALT A person in a light blue soccer uniform is skillfully balancing a soccer ball on one foot on a grass field. Multiple people are in the background, also wearing similar uniforms. A soccer goal and trees are visible in the distance.
#ENGARG #ARGENG
"And now, dancing the Argentinian Tango...it's Diego Marad..." 🕺🪩🇦🇷
#StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly #Maradona #DiegoMaradona #England #Argentina #WorldCup2026 #WorldCup