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Cure Parkinson’s is a leading international medical research charity which funds research that will have an impact on the lives of the 10 million people living with Parkinson’s worldwide, with the hope of an eventual cure for the condition. Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s. Thank you for following us on Facebook. We welcome polite discussion and debate and we are grateful for your contributions and for showing respect for other users. We do however reserve the right to moderate comments. A comment will be deleted if it:
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Missed our Parkinson’s and dementia webinar?You can now catch up with the recording, featuring Edinburgh University’s Pr...
24/09/2026

Missed our Parkinson’s and dementia webinar?

You can now catch up with the recording, featuring Edinburgh University’s Professor Tilo Kunath and an expert panel discussing the relationship between Parkinson’s and dementia.

Watch now: https://buff.ly/0G5VXkR

“What started as a fundraiser quickly turned into something far more powerful." This , we’re highlighting fundraising s...
23/09/2026

“What started as a fundraiser quickly turned into something far more powerful."

This , we’re highlighting fundraising superstars, Footsteps Nursery Boxmoor, who are joining our walk in Battersea on Sunday 11 October.

From January to April 2026, the Footsteps Nursery family embarked on a heartfelt journey to raise funds for Cure Parkinson’s, a cause that resonates deeply with them as their owner, Edward, is living with Parkinson’s. Their goal was to come together across their two nurseries to raise as much money as possible to support our promising research.

“We saw people step out of their comfort zones, take on challenges they never thought they would and support one another in ways that have been truly special,” says Emily, Footsteps District Manager.

The team held a variety of fundraising events including book sales, raffles, cake sales, and children’s walks. Their fundraising peaked when the Footsteps staff took on an incredible hike to the top of Kinder Scout in the Peak District.

“This journey has brought the two nurseries together, formed new friendships and strengthened the sense of family that Footsteps is built on,” said Emily.

Overall, the Footsteps family smashed their original goal of £3,000, raising over £10,400 for Cure Parkinson’s!

Emily shares that this has only encouraged the team to continue fundraising. “This is only the beginning. We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved, and we’re already looking forward to what we can take on next.”

Thank you to Footsteps for sharing their story with us! To get involved with this year and to sign up to hear when 2027 goes on sale, visit: https://buff.ly/k7zpG5E

The first of the results from a Cure Parkinson’s funded project investigating two treatments has now been published, dem...
21/09/2026

The first of the results from a Cure Parkinson’s funded project investigating two treatments has now been published, demonstrating that chlorogenic acid does not have a protective effect in Parkinson’s models.

Determining whether a therapy is neuroprotective early in the process enables us to ensure that only the most promising drugs move forward. Chlorogenic acid represents one of two treatments being investigated in this study. Experiments with probucol are still ongoing, and we look forward to hearing the results.

Find out more about the study: https://buff.ly/fq0yWz8

We were delighted to have take part in the Great North Run for the first time last weekend!Our 12 incredible runners t...
19/09/2026

We were delighted to have take part in the Great North Run for the first time last weekend!

Our 12 incredible runners took part in one of the world’s biggest half marathons for a 13.1-mile journey from Newcastle to South Shields. So far, the team has raised over £12,700! We're so grateful for their support, including some wonderful little helpers at the cheer point! 🧡💙

Want to lace up your running shoes? Explore our challenge events: https://buff.ly/5SOnVzQ

“Paul’s skill means that whether you are familiar with Parkinson’s or not, you will laugh, and you will also gently lear...
18/09/2026

“Paul’s skill means that whether you are familiar with Parkinson’s or not, you will laugh, and you will also gently learn, at the same time. We are absolutely thrilled to see his talented vision for this film brought to life, and by such wonderful actors!” – Andy Simons, Director of Marketing and Fundraising, Cure Parkinson’s

A story of humour, challenge, courage and Parkinson’s will hit UK cinemas this November.

Onwards and Sideways, a new film written by Cure Parkinson’s patron and member of the Movers & Shakers Paul Mayhew-Archer, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last week.

With an all-star cast including Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney, the film follows two people who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s on the same day.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/F2wHOpP

📷: BBC/Hilltop Screen/Jonathan Birch

The Grand Cru.saders is a philanthropic community of w**e lovers, founded by Development Board Members Barry O'Brien, Ma...
16/09/2026

The Grand Cru.saders is a philanthropic community of w**e lovers, founded by Development Board Members Barry O'Brien, Malcolm Le May and Will Cook to support Cure Parkinson’s.

They are hosting a silent auction, which closes tomorrow at 10.15pm, and is open to anyone who would like to bid!

Share the link with friends, family and colleagues who love w**e, unique experiences, or are passionate about supporting Cure Parkinson’s. Don’t keep this to yourself! With every bid, you are supporting research into potential treatments that could slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s.

A big thank you to Y TREE and Apella Advisors for sponsoring the event.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/pmeNMbR

“With Parkinson’s, every day can be different - so I’m not expecting every kilometre to be easy. But I’ll take them one ...
16/09/2026

“With Parkinson’s, every day can be different - so I’m not expecting every kilometre to be easy. But I’ll take them one at a time and see where the legs take me!”

With less than a month to go before our Battersea walk, this we hear from supporter Sat, who is taking part alongside his family.

“I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s last year, at age 37. I’m a husband, and dad to two little girls - Parkinson’s came into our lives far earlier than we ever expected,” he says.

“Since my diagnosis, I’ve tried to turn what happened to me into something positive - through raising awareness, sharing the reality of living with young onset Parkinson’s and supporting the research that could one day change what a Parkinson’s diagnosis means. That’s why Cure Parkinson’s means so much to me.”

As well as taking part in the Battersea walk, Sat is also gearing up to take part in our October Walking Challenge, with the aim of walking 100km across the month to help raise funds for a cure.

“Here’s to walking towards a cure!” Sat says.

Thank you to Sat for sharing his story! If you’d like to join him in taking part in our October Walking Challenge, sign up now: https://buff.ly/txWrhit

Could you help support Parkinson’s research by starting a regular gift? Thanks to the Big Give, you can make your month...
15/09/2026

Could you help support Parkinson’s research by starting a regular gift?

Thanks to the Big Give, you can make your monthly gift go further this September.

Start a regular gift this month and your first three donations will be DOUBLED, at no extra cost to you, helping unlock additional funding for Parkinson’s research.

How it works:

1: Go to our unique Regular Giving campaign link (see below)

2: Select “Donate monthly”

3: Create a Big Give account or log in if you already have one

4: Set up your regular gift

5. Submit your donation

A regular donation means researchers can continue their vital work with confidence, helping fund the studies and clinical trials that could bring us closer to the breakthroughs we urgently need.

Start now: https://buff.ly/asZrQu7

Could neurotrophic factors be used to treat Parkinson’s? On Monday 19 October, our Autumn Research Update Meeting will o...
11/09/2026

Could neurotrophic factors be used to treat Parkinson’s?

On Monday 19 October, our Autumn Research Update Meeting will once again be held at the renowned Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), Wimpole Street, London where attendees can look forward to an engaging agenda discussing neurotrophic factors, a group of proteins that help with the growth, survival, and development of nerve cells.

This meeting will feature several presentations from researchers in this field, discussing what these therapies are, the challenges associated with them, and recent advancements.

Book now: https://buff.ly/RSDPsek

“To walk together with nearly 150 people, all wearing orange Cure Parkinson’s t-shirts was an uplifting experience; know...
09/09/2026

“To walk together with nearly 150 people, all wearing orange Cure Parkinson’s t-shirts was an uplifting experience; knowing we were all united in pursuing the charity’s aim to find a cure.”

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Today we hear from Andrew, who is co-chair of our philanthropic giving circle, the Cure Collective. He shares his experience taking part in our London walk last year in memory of his mother, who lived with Parkinson’s.

“The thing I enjoyed most about the last year was the great camaraderie amongst all the participants,” Andrew says. “There are few better feelings than doing something together in a large group.”

Not even the rain towards the end of day could dampen his spirits, with “knowing there was a dry pub, a drink, some sandwiches and lots of good conversation to restore us!”

So why would he encourage people to sign up for the Battersea walk this year?

“It’s a great opportunity for like-minded people to come together to raise money for Parkinson’s research and raise awareness of the condition,” he explains. “It is also a chance to make new friends and get some good exercise, which is never a bad thing!”

Andrew even recalls meeting people who had come from as far away as Scotland, and “made a weekend” of it in London. “Can anyone beat that this year?” he asks.

For this year’s walk, he’s hopeful for an even bigger turnout. “I hope everyone who walked last year will participate again along with more people,” he says. “Let’s be even more of a visible presence, sharing our aim to find a cure for Parkinson’s.”

Thank you to Andrew for sharing his story! Find out more about how you can get involved with Walk To Cure Parkinson's: https://buff.ly/OeftgRG

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