We're here for the cure. Everything we do is to find treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson's. https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mjwqipanhh2wIt’s our final #MarathonMonday before the race takes place this Sunday! For Callum Franck, a 34-year-old engineering consultant living in Cornwall, fundraising runs in the family. His mother, Sally, lives with Parkinson’s and has become a fundraising extraordinaire. (1/3)20 Apr 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwqipanhh2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mjwcy4zp7a25“Ultimately we all need research. That’s the only way we’re going to find the cure that stops this and gives us our futures back.” 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. (1/3)20 Apr 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwcy4zp7a25https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mjm5npeaks2kA huge well done to all of our incredible runners who took in part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday, who have so far raised over £15,000! 👏 We had a great time cheering on #TeamCure, a huge thank you to everyone who took part in helping raise vital funds for a cure 🧡💙 #LLHM2616 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm5npeaks2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mjhrnykeoy2hDon’t miss your chance to attend our Spring Research Update Meeting next week! Taking place at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) in London next Monday, the event will focus on inflammation and Parkinson’s. In-person tickets close on Thursday 16 April at 8:30 am. Register now: buff.ly/wLgSJFZ14 Apr 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhrnykeoy2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mjf534zcno2nThis #MarathonMonday, we hear from John, a 52-year-old based near Milton Keynes. 2026 marks ten years since John’s father passed after battling Parkinson’s for over a decade. “I was really keen to do something to honour his memory and to make a real difference," he says. (1/3)13 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf534zcno2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mjepyw3ztc2b“If we don’t have the whole spectrum of people that have Parkinson’s in our clinical data set…then we will never be able to treat the whole spectrum of Parkinson’s.”    Shafaq was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just after turning 40. Her life has changed rapidly since. (1/4)13 Apr 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjepyw3ztc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mj7oojixvb2fFor Rick, it began with feelings of anxiety. Katy noticed her foot felt uncomfortable when running. John’s right hand shook quite forcibly. Whereas for Helen, writing had become difficult. This #WorldParkinsonsDay, catch up with our #MyStoryOurCure campaign. (1/2)11 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7oojixvb2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mj53o2cimd2cWe’re thrilled to share that our incredible London Marathon runners have already raised over £200,000, with over two weeks left to go until the race! 🎉 We can’t wait to cheer on their dedication on Sunday 26 April. Want to join the #TeamCure cheer point? Email fundraising@cureparkinsons.org.uk10 Apr 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj53o2cimd2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3miykttmqax2cJoin the Movers & Shakers this Saturday 11 April from 10am-2pm for their free #WorldParkinsonsDay event! Taking place at Sutton Central Library, the event will feature the launch of their 2026 campaign on The Voice. Sign up to the campaign: buff.ly/PF4RnVo #ParkinsonsLostVoices08 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3miykttmqax2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mivze55fxj2eWe’re greatly enjoying seeing everyone’s pet pooches loving our #AprilDogWalkingChallenge! 🐾 Join now: buff.ly/fI2Z1zf07 Apr 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivze55fxj2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mivmwhq4qx2e“If we fundraise, you can fund research. And if we fund research, we’ll find a cure.” Managing struggles with sleep, stress and balance; for John, living with Parkinson’s is a rollercoaster ride. (1/3)07 Apr 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivmwhq4qx2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mit7rll6r62eIn today’s #MarathonMonday, we hear from Marlotte, a 26-year-old Law graduate currently based in Amsterdam. During Marlotte’s first weekend living in London, the 2024 London Marathon was taking place. It was watching this race where she began to fall in love with running. (1/3)06 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mit7rll6r62ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mio3hbrsw22dThere’s still time to become a Community Champion for Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Whether you get in touch with your local supermarket or shopping centre reach out to your community to help raise funds for Parkinson’s research this April. Get involved: buff.ly/g7LQkrd04 Apr 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mio3hbrsw22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3milv4ucu3s2eAs part of our recent funding call for projects testing combination therapies, we’ve put together a new expert panel to assess the applications for our combination therapies funding call! Find out more: buff.ly/rfh2psg03 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3milv4ucu3s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3migxpdyj4p26“Hope starts with research and if we don’t have the research, then we aren’t going to have the cure.” Helen was having trouble writing and using her fingers when she went to her doctor for help – and found herself diagnosed with Parkinson’s. (1/3)01 Apr 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3migxpdyj4p26https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3migqx7jfun23“If you’re fundraising for Cure Parkinson’s, you're essentially helping to give people their futures back.”   For Rick, it began with feelings of anxiety and struggling to walk. “Like many men, I kept incredibly quiet about it,” he says. “I thought it would just pass – and it didn’t pass.” (1/3)01 Apr 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3migqx7jfun23https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3migk6cewqs26“I used to think clinical trials were scary, but then I did one and actually it was really amazing. It gave me a sense of purpose.”  Katy first noticed her foot felt uncomfortable when running. Then she was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s at the age of 42 in 2021. (1/3)01 Apr 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3migk6cewqs26https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3migdctcxjk2mEveryone’s experience with Parkinson’s is different. But in the end, we are all connected by one simple goal - a cure. Through personal video testimonials, members of our community share the moment of their diagnosis and the challenges they've faced since. Listen to their stories: buff.ly/7YLabvC01 Apr 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3migdctcxjk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3midzkpaec62eA fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our research team as our Clinical Research Manager! They will work closely with the Director of Research, with the main responsibility of delivering on advancing our clinical efforts. Apply now: buff.ly/vpZAxHx31 Mar 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3midzkpaec62ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mhxkmwvh7x2zHave you booked your tickets for our Spring Research Update Meeting yet? 🔬 There’s now less than a month to go until our event at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) in London on Monday 20 April, focusing on the relationship between inflammation and Parkinson’s. Book now: buff.ly/vrurVUg26 Mar 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxkmwvh7x2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mhvavkf7fp2cWe are excited to announce that the phase 2 clinical trial of dapansutrile is now underway! Co-funded with Van Andel Institute (VAI), the trial will examine dapansutrile, an anti-inflammatory drug. Read more: buff.ly/HM03xmK25 Mar 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvavkf7fp2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mhqjy3jiiu25In today’s #MarathonMonday, we hear from Luke Simpson, a 25-year-old from Hertfordshire who is currently living down under in sunny Australia! “Having run the Sydney and Honolulu marathons, I wanted to compete in what I consider to be my ‘home’ marathon,” Luke shares. (1/2)23 Mar 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqjy3jiiu25https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mhaztxf5rj2bHave you joined our #AprilDogWalkingChallenge yet? We’re loving seeing everyone’s pet pooches get excited for the challenge! There’s still plenty of time to join, so why not sign up below! Join now: buff.ly/OwGXmFn17 Mar 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhaztxf5rj2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mh6tfj3srl2aThis #MarathonMonday, we hear from Eloise, a 22-year-old graduate based in Buckinghamshire. For as long as Eloise can remember, her family has supported Cure Parkinson’s. “My mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s around 20 years ago,” she explains. (1/2)16 Mar 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6tfj3srl2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mh3oq7w6mb2lDon’t forget to nominate your fundraiser of the year! 🥇 There are two weeks to go until our nomination process closes – don’t miss your chance to let us know someone who went the extra mile for us in fundraising last year. Nominate someone now: buff.ly/rT9nLZ315 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh3oq7w6mb2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mgwuibl36425On Monday 20 April, Our 2026 Spring Research Update Meeting will once again be held at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) in London, where attendees can look forward to an engaging agenda focusing on inflammation and Parkinson’s. Register now for in-person or online tickets: buff.ly/OtNEOJD13 Mar 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwuibl36425https://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mgrtlqlfr42aReach out to your community to help raise funds for Parkinson’s research this April for Parkinson’s Awareness month! We’re asking supporters to contact their local supermarket, shopping centre, or community hub to collect donations and raise awareness of Parkinson’s. Get involved: buff.ly/AIBi60811 Mar 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrtlqlfr42ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mgndnvdsos2eRunning the London Marathon has been over 10 years in the making for Andy McHendry, a 64-year-old retiree who lives outside of Glasgow. “I’ve been trying to get a place on the ballot for over a decade,” he says. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in March last year, Andy joined #TeamCure. (1/2)09 Mar 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgndnvdsos2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cureparkinsons.org.uk/post/3mgk3jpcr7v2mIn the UK, it's estimated that 41% of people with Parkinson’s are women; however, the ratio of men to women in Parkinson’s clinical trials does not reflect this. This #InternationalWomensDay, read about how researchers can address this gap and make studies more accessible: buff.ly/3PjvrlH #IWD202608 Mar 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:te4kfxtu2fmlhcjku5cox73c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgk3jpcr7v2m