The Pars Foundation, the charity which runs community programmes on behalf of Dunfermline Athletic, and their counterparts from the Raith Rovers Community Foundation, to deliver walking football for those with Parkinson’s disease.
Both organisations have joined forces with Parkinson’s UK and Walking Football Scotland to offer the walking football project, which will be based at Pitreavie Sport and Soccer Centre and at Stark’s Park in Kirkcaldy.
Beginning on Thursday May 2, the sessions will provide fun, inclusive and low-impact walking football, and social engagement activities for people living with Parkinson’s to improve their social, physical and mental health…
Drew Wilson, of Walking Football Scotland, said: “Football brings a lot of fun and camaraderie, no matter what you’re going through.
“The power of football helps us keep healthy and supports our mental health. Well done to The Pars Foundation and Raith Rovers Community Foundation in delivering this project.
“Good luck to everyone involved.”
The free sessions run from 10.30am-12pm and the first, on Thursday May 2, will be held at Pitreavie.
Carers and family members are welcome to stay and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with others from the programme and, for more information, emailstewart@parsfoundation.co.uk, or call 01383 745901.
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