20 years of Cure Parkinson's
We’re here for the cure! This year marks 20 years since Cure Parkinson’s was founded by four people living with Parkinson’s who felt that nobody was taking a cure seriously enough and that there was an urgent need for a focused approach to curative research...
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Joe Gregory’s 10,000 keepy-uppy’s for Cure Parkinson’s
Earlier this year, supporter Joe Gregory set himself the challenge of completing 10,000 consecutive keepy-uppy’s. Attempting to achieve his goal throughout April (Parkinsons Awareness Month), Joe managed to complete an astonishing 50,000 in one day! Despite this fantastic achievement, the highest number of consecutive keepy-uppy’s…
Ann Winter Walks Isle of Wight Coastal Path for Cure Parkinson’s
On Friday 17 January, Ann Winter began her magnificent journey, walking 70 miles along the Isle of Wight Coastal path to raise funds and awareness for Cure Parkinson’s. She said: I walked the Isle of Wight Coastal Path for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust because I’m raising funds…
Elizabeth Day runs New York Marathon for Cure Parkinson’s
Last year Cure Parkinson’s supporter Elizabeth Day (pictured below) took on the magnificent New York Marathon on 3 November to raise funds for our pioneering Parkinson’s research. Elizabeth was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s four years ago. She said: …these last few years have been incredibly…
‘Barnesy’s’ Biography for Parkinson’s
Cure Parkinson’s would like to say a huge thank you to the inspirational Robert Barnes- known as ‘Barnesy’ by those closest to him- who has taken the time to write his first book ‘An Englishman Recalls: Memoirs of Robert Barnes’. In these heartwarming memoirs, Robert…
Maura Ward – Fundraiser of the Year 2019
Fundraiser of the Year 2019 The Fundraiser of the Year Award recognises an individual who has ‘gone above and beyond’ to raise funds and/or awareness for Parkinson’s. This year we are delighted to announce Maura Ward from Kilkeel, Northern Ireland as this year’s deserved recipient….