Peter Burns and Vicky Knight announced as Fundraisers of the Year 2021
Cure Parkinson’s is delighted to announce the winner of the 2020 Fundraiser of the Year Award as the incredible Meriel Buxton. This award recognises a person who has ‘gone above and beyond’ to raise funds and/or awareness for Parkinson’s
Liraglutide trial: results
Researchers from Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles have presented their initial top line results of the liraglutide trial, co-funded by Van Andel Institute and Cure Parkinson’s, at the recent American Association of Neurology annual meeting. The results indicate that liraglutide improves aspects of daily living…
Parkinson’s charity with local roots launches tree planting campaign with Micklefield Hall
Croxley founded charity Cure Parkinson’s has launched Planting for a Cure, a new campaign which will allow up to 500 trees to be planted and dedicated to those who have pledged to leave a gift to Cure Parkinson’s in their Will. The Planting for a…
2021 Tom Isaacs Award honours leading Parkinson’s expert: Dr Camille Carroll
Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce Dr Camille Carroll, Associate Professor in Neurology at University of Plymouth, as this year’s deserving winner of the ‘Tom Isaacs Award’. The award was presented during the parallel, annual Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease…
Joyce Cook walks over 300,000 steps for Cure Parkinson’s
86 year old Chorleywood resident completes 300,000 step challenge for Parkinson’s On Monday 10 May, 86 year old Joyce Cook from Chorleywood crossed the finish line of her incredible 300,000 step challenge. Joyce walked more than 10,000 steps each day for one month, beginning on…