Robin Buttery – who has Parkinson’s – is part of a four-man crew rowing the Indian Ocean to raise funds for the condition. One month into their journey, we report on how they’re dealing with the highs (“amazing night skies”), the lows (seasickness and strong winds), and the completely unexpected (being hit in the face by a flying fish) On 6 July ... read more
Source: Parkinson’s Life EUPublished on 2018-08-09By admin
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