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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>We&#39;re here for the cure. Everything we do is to find treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson&#39;s. </description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk</link><title>@cureparkinsons.org.uk - Cure Parkinson&#39;s</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mluxsm7lac24</link><description>Whether it was taking on the iconic West Highland Way, putting on a stage production or gathering friends at Parkrun – our #FundraisingHeroes have been busy raising funds for a cure! 🧡💙 Read more about their incredible fundraising: buff.ly/2SUv4iv</description><pubDate>15 May 2026 09:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mluxsm7lac24</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mlshf32dgy24</link><description>What is the link between pesticides and Parkinson’s? &#xA;&#xA;In our webinar on Wednesday 3 June at 5:00 pm BST, Professor Tilo Kunath and an expert panel will discuss what people should be aware of when using or having been exposed to these chemicals. 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Paul wasn’t even aware of what Parkinson’s was when he was diagnosed. Shafaq had to leave her career in dentistry. &#xA;&#xA;Everyone’s experience with Parkinson’s is different. But in the end, we are all connected by one simple goal – a cure. (1/2)</description><pubDate>30 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpe7xzmti2w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mkmx46kagh2y</link><description>Will you help accelerate our search for a cure?&#xA;&#xA;Dr Sinéad O’Sullivan is leading an exciting preclinical research project, investigating whether the compound carnosic acid could help slow the progression of Parkinson’s. 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Already thinking about lacing up your running shoes for next year’s race? 👟&#xA;&#xA;We are excited to announce that applications for the 2027 London Marathon are now OPEN! 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That’s the only way we’re going to find the cure that stops this and gives us our futures back.”  &#xA;&#xA;Being diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s at age 32 came as a shock to Paul – particularly as he wasn’t aware of what Parkinson’s was. 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