Meet North East Parkies United: Erika Cummings
Erika was the first female attendee of Foundation of Light’s Neurological Walking Football sessions and found a new passion for the game after first joining to help manage her symptoms.
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Kevin's Comeback: One step at a time
Parkinson’s UK Walking Football participant Kevin Ramsey had his world turned upside down by his diagnosis a few years ago, but the 55-year-old has been fighting back with the Foundation's Neurological Walking Football sessions.
Meet North East Parkies United: Ritchie Dunning
Two years ago, we caught up with Ritchie Dunning ahead of World Parkinson’s Day and the now 47-year-old still attends the Neurological Walking Football session weekly and forms a key part of North East Parkies United.
Meet North East Parkies United: Adrian Wrigley
This World Parkinson’s Day members from Foundation of Light's Neurological Walking Football programme are gearing up to compete together for the first time in the Sport Parkinson's Walking Football Tournament.
Sir Tim’s Empire show in support of Wear One campaign
Legendary lyricist Sir Tim Rice will take centre stage at the Sunderland Empire for a special one-night-only performance, ‘My Life in Musicals’, with a donation from proceeds supporting the Foundation of Light’s Wear One campaign.
Fortnight of Fun this Easter with Foundation Holiday Courses
Foundation of Light is helping youngsters spring into action throughout the upcoming Easter holidays as our ever-popular holiday courses return.
Foundation of Light feels support of community on dedicated SAFC matchday
Foundation of Light felt the support of the Sunderland AFC fans and community throughout 2025’s dedicated matchday.
Foundation of Light Matchday - Everything you need to know!
Foundation of Light Matchday is almost here and there will be plenty going on to showcase the work of Sunderland AFC’s official charity.
Sunderland AFC players to highlight Wear One with unique warm-up shirts
Something may look a little different when the Sunderland AFC side take to the pitch for their warm-up against Millwall, as they will wear special shirts highlighting the Wear One campaign.