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Player Story: Julie Norris
Julie Norris of Parkinson's Pioneers, Stokesley Walking Football Club and the North East Regional side (amongst other teams!) shares her journey from leaving teaching due to Parkinson's to the support she has received from the walking football community. Now a player and a coach, Julie tells WF4W about the new sense of purpose walking football has given her.
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Player Story: Debbie Naylor
Harrogate Strays and IWFF England Over-60s player Debbie Naylor opens up about her transition from 11-a-side football, the health scare that changed her outlook on life, and becoming a walking football world champion at 65. Debbie's journey is one of resilience, determination and rediscovering joy in the game.
3 min read


Player Story: Rosie Allan
71-year-old Bracknell and WFA England Over 60s Goalkeeper, Rosie Allan, shares her inspiring story of a life in sport, her recent battles with breast cancer and the proud moment she was called upon to represent her country in walking football.
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Player Story: Carrie Moore
Bristol Badgers defender and goalkeeper, Carrie Moore, shares her journey from 11-a-side football to rugby, and how she thought two serious knee injuries had put an end to her playing sport forever. That was until she discovered walking football.
3 min read


Player Story: Deb Neale
Dawlish Goalkeeper, Deb Neale, shares with us her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer to representing England in the WFA Kicking Cancer team. In her story of resilience, she highlights the love of the game and how the unwavering support from her teammates meant they were with her every step of the way.
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Player Story: Lisa Shepherd
Discovering walking football after surgery only a few months ago, Lisa Shepherd has already achieved so much in the sport. From becoming a key member of Stokesley WFC to earning success at regional trials, her journey is one of determination and resilience.
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Player Story: Sarah Breckon
Taunton and District (TADS) footballer, Sarah Breckon, tells us how she discovered walking football and how a recent trip to Merseyside saw a footballing dream come true.
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