The Demoucelle Parkinson Charity invests €320,000 in several Belgian research projects
- Research Discover why DPC has provided seed funding for Parkinson’s disease research and learn more about the recipient projects.
Blog
Meet #TeamBeatParkinson: Volunteers supporting Parkinson’s research in a variety of ways
- Actions From golf tournaments and sponsored runs to selling tulip bulbs or sharing professional skills, volunteers are finding creative ways to accelerate a cure for Parkinson’s.
Volunteer Spotlight: Family, travel, and volunteering give Anne and Luc’s life meaning and a sense of fun
- Actions Anne and Luc helped organise a gala dinner for the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity and are now regular volunteers.
Volunteer Spotlight: Michel Uses His Excel Skills to Ensure #teambeatparkinson Is Registered for the Brussels 20kms
- Actions As a volunteer, Michel uses his attention to detail and experience managing large datasets to make sure that all ‘Run, or Walk, for Parkinson’ participants are signed up!
Volunteer Spotlight: Philippe believes that words are important, but actions matter even more!
- Actions Thanks to his skills as a communications professional, Philippe helped the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity brainstorm its strategic message, produce compelling fundraising videos, and create engaging materials.
Volunteer Spotlight: Laurence Helped Sell Tulip Bulbs to Support Parkinson’s Disease Research
- Actions Laurence found that volunteering for the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity gave her the opportunity to connect with colleagues and strengthened her belief in the importance of research. She plans to volunteer again.
From Awareness to Impact: How community, science, and determination moved Parkinson’s research forward in 2025
- Actions Discover how the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity transformed commitment into concrete impact in 2025. Thanks to increased awareness, record-breaking fundraising initiatives, and targeted investment in high-quality Parkinson’s research—especially in Belgium—we turned hope into action.
Living with Parkinson’s: practicing “active acceptance”: Valérie reveals why she supports research
- Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s Diagnosed at the age of 44, Valérie Demaré chose to make her illness a driving force rather than a hindrance. She shares how she approaches her illness, what gives her hope and what gives her courage.
More, better and smarter: Parkinson’s research is gathering momentum
- Research Parkinson’s clinical research expert Katharina Klapper sees reasons to be hopeful about the state of Parkinson’s research in 2025 and highlights what to look out for in 2026
Sadie Vermeiren: 2nd Demoucelle Parkinson Charity Master’s Thesis Prize Winner
- Research Meet Sadie Vermeiren, a bio-engineering graduate from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), who has been awarded the 2nd Demoucelle Parkinson Charity Master’s Thesis Prize for her research on the protein DNAJC13 and its role in Parkinson’s disease. Conducted at the VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology, her work uncovers how disruptions in DNAJC13’s lipid-binding mechanisms may contribute to neurodegeneration.