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FIGHTING BACK Community
A new initiative for community members struggling with neurological conditions in the Jewish and wider community has been unveiled by Prestwich man Harris Frazer.
Polly and Delilah Laddin recently set up a stall outside their house selling trinkets, toys, and pre-loved items to people passing by. Their dad, Daniel Laddin, said the sale was completely impromptu and involved them collecting money for Chabad, Hatzola, The Fed, Age Concern, and The British Heart Foundation.
The two pupils of King David primary school collected £187 by the end of their sale, Daniel said: “At the start of the day I thought they would probably do well to earn £25. For them to have made £187 is amazing and we are proud of them for doing something really positive ahead of Pesach.”
The girls jumped into action after hearing about how much charities can help other people and were inspired to do the same.
Harris Frazer, 68, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease in November 2013 and has launched taster classes at Manchester Maccabi specifically aimed at those who are suffering from Parkinson’s disease, strokes, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. The classes help them fight their illnesses through physical exercise and stimulation techniques such as hand-eye coordination, walking/running, and light boxing exercise supported by specially-trained leaders Andrew Saipe and Rachel Davies.
Harris hopes that the classes will help sufferers fight the conditions: “All neurologists agree that even exercise of a simple and gentle nature is good for the body because there can be a lot of stiffness in body joints with these conditions,” he said.
For more information contact Harris on 07821 406 959 Neurokinetic.club