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Fed member overcomes 28-degree heat to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK

7 February 2024 A West Midlands Police Federation member says 'the community spirit’ helped him to overcome 28C heat to complete the Marrakesh Half Marathon. Inspector Adhnan Afzal took inspiration from Muhammad Ali and others who have had Parkinson’s disease to sign up for his first half marathon. Adhnan completed the course around the Moroccan city in support of Parkinson’s UK and to raise awareness about the disease. And he said the atmosphere on the course and the goodwill of fellow runners helped him to complete the course in difficult conditions....