Humans touched by Parkinson’s Archives

Alexandra hosts a cycling fundraising event for Parkinson’s research

26 April 2023 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Inspired by her grandmother’s experience of living with Parkinson’s disease, Alexandra has decided to help find a cure and shares her experience and tips.

SPOTLIGHT: Volunteer: Olivier Deharynck

23 June 2022 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Meet Olivier Deharynck, a sports coach volunteering with the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity to help train the ‘Run, or Walk, for Parkinson’ team.

SPOTLIGHT: Volunteer: Olivette Mikolajczak

23 June 2022 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Meet Olivette Mikolajczak, a DPC volunteer and keen golfer. Together with her golf club she is organising a charity day in support of the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity this September.

SPOTLIGHT: Volunteer: Donatienne Laurent Josi

23 June 2022 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Meet Donatienne Laurent Josi, a volunteer with the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity, who is encouraging people to support Parkinson’s research by buying olive oil from her Mas du Juge olive grove.

Outside-in perspectives on Parkinson’s Research from an Impatient Patient & Blunt Businessman

29 November 2021 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s

Patrick and Anne-Marie offer some advice to researchers in the hope of speeding up discovery of a cure.

Carpe Diem. Do it now! A lesson Kristien has learned from her mother’s Parkinson’s.

8 June 2021 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Kristien was 12 when her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She gives a touching account of the impact this neurodegenerative disease has had on her, her mother and their relationship.

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.

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.

“Helping others makes you happy”, says Demoucelle Parkinson Charity volunteer Sabine

1 October 2020 - Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Demoucelle Parkinson Charity volunteer Sabine explains how helping others has enriched her life, given her satisfaction and introduced her to lifelong friends.