Yorkshire pig farmer pushes the limits to complete extraordinary challenge for Parkinson's

Richard Longthorp, 70, proved age is just by completing a challenge to raise awareness of Parkinson's and boxing provision for people living with the condition

Chris Brayford
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Richard Longthorp completed over 30,000 press-ups to raise funds for Parkinson's UK and boxing clubs which provide exercise activities for people living with the condition
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Richard Longthorp completed over 30,000 press-ups to raise funds for Parkinson's UK and boxing clubs which provide exercise activities for people living with the condition

A pig farmer has completed an extraordinary endurance challenge to raise awareness about overcoming Parkinson's disease through sport. Richard Longthorp, from Howden in the East Riding of Yorkshire,...

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