Charity Post Archive - Page 10 of 17

Specialist charity funders act as catalysts, says KU Leuven researcher

11 March 2021 - Research

Professor Peter Vangheluwe’s team received support from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for research rejected by other funders. Having subsequently achieved a significant scientific breakthrough, he is convinced that informed charity funders play a vital role in accelerating development of a cure.

Turn an idea, an event or a passion into a fundraiser for Parkinson’s research! Anything is possible!

1 March 2021 - Actions

With some creativity, guidance and support anyone and everyone can successfully raise funds for charity. We truly believe this. Discover how here.

Donations in lieu of gifts or flowers: mark an important moment by making a difference.

24 February 2021 - Actions

Find out how you can mark a milestone event in your life – both happy and sad – by making a lasting contribution to Parkinson’s research.

Have you signed up for a marathon? Are you joining a rally? Why not support Parkinson’s research as well?

22 February 2021 - Actions

If you are participating in an event, sporting or otherwise, you could ask your friends, family and colleagues to support you by making a donation to Parkinson’s research on your behalf. Find out how.

Anyone & everyone can be a fundraiser! Some inspiring past initiatives. #teambeatparkinson

18 February 2021 - Actions

Discover a few of the ways that people have raised money to support research to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. It is so inspiring to see how patients, their family members, friends, colleagues and people from the wider community have found creative and fun ways to support the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity.

Parkinson’s Disease research is smarter and faster, says MJFF scientific advisory board member

9 February 2021 - Research

Neuropharmacologist Ian Reynolds talks about how Parkinson’s Disease research has changed over his career, his expectations for a cure and the importance of charitable funding.

Uncertainty and anxiety make the world smaller for Parkinson’s patient Bernard and wife Sandra

22 December 2020 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s

Bernard and wife Sandra enjoy travelling, going to the theatre and concerts but his unpredictable Parkinson’s symptoms make them anxious and keep them home.

Did you know? Find out more about Parkinson’s Disease symptoms

17 November 2020 - Living with Parkinson’s

Find out more about some of the symptoms that affect people with Parkinson’s Disease. Not every patient experiences all of the symptoms. Did you know …

Stop Parkinson Walk auctions border post artworks online to raise funds for research

9 November 2020 - Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Between Nov 15 and Nov 30, you are encouraged to bid online for one (or more) of 74 small wooden border post sculptures, which have been customised by professional and amateur artists in support of Parkinson’s research.

Stiffness, shock diagnosis, fear, coping strategies & positivity – Magali’s Parkinson’s journey

3 November 2020 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s

Teacher and mum of three girls, Magali was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at 35 years old. Six years later she has accepted her condition, found ways to cope with it but wonders how long she can continue to work and what the future will hold. Her secret to living with it is to stay positive.