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Paula, Gary and Owen

Paula has been living with Young Onset Parkinson’s since 2008.

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Along with her partner, Gary, they are proud and busy parents of 3 year old Owen. Paula’s positive attitude, her enjoyment of running and living each day to the fullest has seen her complete half marathons, the Great Train Race against Puffing Billy and walk the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in Spain.

“Parkinson’s has taught me to not put things off, value the important things in my life and enjoy each day as it comes.”

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