Sir David Jones speaks to the Yorkshire Post for Parkinson's Awareness Week

23 April 2010

Sir David Jones, former chairman of JJB Sports, was featured in the Yorkshire Post talking about having Parkinson’s and the impact it’s had on his life.

Sir David spoke frankly about his experiences of the condition over the last thirty years, and his passion for raising awareness.

He said: "People are embarrassed about having Parkinson’s. Many of them hide themselves away.

Speaking out

"I am determined to speak out for people with this condition; to raise awareness but also to show people what can be achieved despite having it."

"If people get the courage to go out and have a quality of life after seeing what I have managed to achieve then I am happy."

Sir David stepped down as chairman of JJB Sports in January. He was previously Chief Executive of Next and Grattan.

Sir David also spoke about Parkinson's UK, which "does a brilliant job supporting those with the condition."

Clare Jones, daughter-in-law of Sir David, is running the Virgin London Marathon to raise money for the charity on Sunday 25 April. She will join 211 other runners in the largest team that we have ever entered into the marathon, which aims to raise over £260, 000.

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