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Meet the Stockport Lioness making history after devastating Parkinson’s diagnosis

25 May 2023 1 min read No comments Impairment / Disability

Mum-of-two Annie Booth was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015 – just two years after losing her dad to the condition – and is now representing the newly-formed England Parkinson’s Walking Football Team

Annie Booth, 55, last year made history by becoming the first woman to be selected for the newly-formed England Parkinson’s Walking Football Team. And now, less than 12 months on, the Stockport-native has managed to assemble the Parkinson’s Pioneers; the first ever walking football team catering exclusively to women living with the condition.

Source & Full Report: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/stockport-lioness-annie-booth-parkinsons-30040589

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Last update on 2026-08-05 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Walking Football Limited is also an Amazon Associate and earns a commission from qualifying purchases