American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Brings Parkinson’s Awareness Exhibition to Singapore

Buttoning a shirt, eating breakfast or catching the MRT may seem routine, but these tasks can become challenging for people living with Parkinson’s disease. A new interactive exhibition, Warrior 24/7, invites Singaporeans to explore some of these everyday difficulties through seven hands-on stations.

Organised by the Lien Foundation in collaboration with Parkinson Society Singapore (PSS) and other partners, the exhibition runs at SIT Punggol Campus from 31 October to 4 November 2026 before moving to City Square Mall from 7 to 15 November.

The campaign launches with an appearance by Jimmy Choi, a Parkinson’s advocate, endurance athlete and multiple-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, accompanied by his wife and care partner, Cherryl Choi.

Parkinson’s disease involves more than tremors

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition associated with the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells. Its movement-related symptoms can include tremors, stiffness, slowness and difficulty walking. People may also experience fatigue, depression and other non-motor symptoms.

According to the organisers, approximately 10,000 people in Singapore live with Parkinson’s disease, with around 400 new diagnoses each year. Although the condition becomes more common with age, it is not exclusive to older adults. Choi was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at 27 in 2003.

Recognising changes early matters, but a tremor or change in handwriting does not automatically mean Parkinson’s disease. People concerned about persistent symptoms should seek medical assessment rather than self-diagnose.

For related reading on neurological health and ageing, see our article Ageing Is Inevitable But Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Have To Be. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are distinct conditions, although both highlight the importance of better public understanding of brain health.

Seven stations, one ordinary day

Created by Kinetic Singapore with input from people living with Parkinson’s, caregivers, clinicians, PSS and the Singapore Institute of Technology, Warrior 24/7 brings familiar everyday situations into an interactive setting.

1. Getting dressed

Try fastening clothing while wearing equipment designed to simulate muscle rigidity and restricted fine motor movement.

2. Eating a meal

Handle utensils with simulated hand tremors and consider how eating independently may become difficult.

3. Catching the MRT

A mock train platform illustrates slowness, shuffling steps and freezing of gait, which can affect mobility in busy public places.

4. Carrying lunch

Navigate a simulated food court with a tray while balancing movement and attention demands.

5. Writing a note

Use a restrictive device to explore micrographia, a symptom in which handwriting becomes smaller and more cramped.

6. Making your voice heard

A singing activity demonstrates the communication challenges associated with hypophonia, or abnormally soft speech.

7. Reflecting and showing support

Visitors can share reflections and leave encouraging messages for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

Participants completing all seven stations will receive a specially designed keycharm. These simulations offer a limited illustration of selected symptoms; they cannot reproduce the varied and ongoing experience of living with Parkinson’s disease.

Jimmy and Cherryl Choi on living with Parkinson’s

Choi uses sport and his public platform to encourage people living with Parkinson’s to explore meaningful, sustainable lifestyle changes suited to their circumstances. During his Singapore visit, he and Cherryl will also engage healthcare professionals, fitness trainers and students.

Cherryl’s message is directed particularly at caregivers: seeking community help should be part of managing the condition, not a last resort. The couple will also take part in a fully subscribed Parkinson’s symposium alongside local community members.

Support beyond the exhibition

PSS, which marks 30 years of service in 2026, provides community-based rehabilitation, therapeutic activities and social support. Its initiatives include KEEP (Kickstart Exercises and Empower Parkinson’s), a nationwide programme introduced earlier this year.

Exercise and rehabilitation may support function and quality of life when tailored to individuals’ needs. For further context on accessible movement approaches for older people, read How Hydrotherapy Can Aid the Elderly; this is a broader rehabilitation article, not Parkinson’s-specific treatment advice.

Warrior 24/7 Singapore: dates and venues

SIT Punggol Campus – view event listing
31 October – 4 November 2026
W1 Forum, Ground Level
10am–6pm daily
Official launch: 31 October at 11.30am; public participation on launch day from 2pm.

City Square Mall – view event listing
7–15 November 2026
Basement 1, Green Square
10am–6pm daily

Visitors of all ages are welcome, with suitable supervision for children and people who need mobility assistance. The press release does not specify whether admission is free.

For information about ongoing community services, visit Parkinson Society Singapore or Lien Foundation.

Source: Lien Foundation press release, 19 October 2026. Images courtesy of the organisers.