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October Walking Challenge raises over £63k for Cure Parkinson’s

Our amazing supporters challenged themselves to walk 100km throughout the month of October to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s research. Over the past couple of years we’ve organised virtual walking challenges on Facebook to unite new and existing supporters across the UK and beyond. This…


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Cure Parkinson’s Fundraising Heroes: October 2024

In October, many of Cure Parkinson’s fundraising heroes laced up their trainers to run in support of our research. But running wasn’t the only challenge our fundraisers got up to, with one supporter organising a charity concert too! Run to the Sea Bournemouth Brothers Gavin…


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Emeli Sandé and Peter Andre headline Cure Parkinson’s Gala at the Roundhouse

On Monday 7 October, a star-studded line up led by pop music icons Emeli Sandé and Peter Andre, gathered at the Roundhouse in Camden to support a fundraiser for Cure Parkinson’s. Hosted by Edith Bowman and Simon Mayo, the evening also included performances from Leo…


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Cure Parkinson’s Fundraising Heroes: September 2024

Our fundraising heroes headed to France for some unique (and adrenaline filled) challenges in September. A Mont Blanc mission Father and son duo Hugh and Eddie embarked on a daring fundraising challenge in September: to climb Mont Blanc and paraglide from the summit. Hugh, who…


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2024 Tom Isaacs Award honours Parkinson’s expert Professor Oliver Bandmann

Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce Professor Oliver Bandmann as the winner of the 2024 Tom Isaacs Award, which honours researchers who closely collaborate with the Parkinson’s community. The award was virtually presented to Professor Bandmann as part of the…