“As soon as I started to run, I had a dream of taking part in the London Marathon.” This #MarathonMonday, Jacob, a 25-year old based near Birmingham, shares his journey taking part in the London Marathon for #TeamCure. (1/3)

Could your students become superheroes for Cure Parkinson’s? 🦸 On Tuesday 28 April, as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we’re asking primary schools and teachers across the UK to get involved with National Superhero Day! Get involved: buff.ly/rjQtoKt

Our April Dog Walking Challenge is back for 2026! 🐾 Get out in the spring sunshine this April and walk 100km with your furry friend throughout the month, all while raising awareness and funds for our groundbreaking research. Join now: buff.ly/M1MDcNU

“I may not be able to control the fact that Parkinson’s will be a part of my everyday life – but I can choose how I respond to it. And I choose to RUN!” Welcome to #MarathonMonday, a series where we’re spotlighting the runners taking part in the London Marathon for #TeamCure this year! (1/3)

"I am pleased to see the publication of the protocol for this study. We are proud to be funding this study along with Van Andel Institute, the John Black Charitable Foundation, and Parkinson’s UK." - Dr Simon Stott, Director of Research, Cure Parkinson’s

Nominations for our Fundraiser of the Year 2025 are now open! Each year, we award a ' Fundraiser of the Year’ to a supporter who has gone above and beyond fundraising for us. Know someone who went the extra mile for us last year? Share your nominee now! buff.ly/t3Cuuf0

We did it! With the help of everyone who voted, our film A Question of Time is a finalist in the #SmileyCharityFilmAwards! We are overwhelmed by the support that got us here and it is inspiring to see that our message around the urgency to find a cure has resonated so widely.

Amazing opportunity! The @cureparkinsons.org.uk Research Team is looking for a "Clinical Research Manager" It's a really exciting time for #Parkinsons research & this role will put you are the leading edge, collaborating with researchers, biotechs & other charitable organisations!

The volunteers who are part of our advocacy community play a crucial role in helping support our mission. They help us shape research priorities and share their experiences to aise awareness about living with Parkinson’s. We’d love for you to join us! buff.ly/XB8MPaL

With Parkinson’s Awareness Month coming up this April, we’re inviting hospitality venues to partner with us to help raise awareness and support Parkinson’s research. Think your venue might be interested? Stay tuned to find out more, or contact our corporate team to learn more: buff.ly/ICoa74r

There’s still time to apply to join our Research team as our new Clinical Research Manager! Working with the Director of Research, the role will coordinate and drive our clinical research activities. Applications close Friday 20 February. Apply now: buff.ly/9XvgdOb

Register for the INSIGHT into Parkinson's online conference, taking place on April 11-13! Use the code CUREPD20 for 20% off Health Professional and Premium tickets until 28th March. Register now: buff.ly/BvMG6SU

Alerting all runners! 🚨 A last-minute space has opened up for a runner to join #TeamCure in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 12 April. Applications close THIS Wednesday at 1pm. Run, don’t walk, to our website to apply now! 🏃‍➡️➡️ buff.ly/CqANP3b

We're excited to announce the opening of the iLCT Pipeline Research Acceleration Programme for February 2026! 🔬 We are welcoming applications to investigate secukinumab in an alpha-synuclein model of Parkinson’s. Applications close on Tuesday 7 April: buff.ly/cZjEFta

January’s #FundraisingHeroes raced, rowed and ran tee-rrific events to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s research! Find out more about what they got up to: buff.ly/N1VCBzV

On Sunday 8 February at 10pm (GMT), young onset Parkinson’s advocate and dentist Shafaq Hussain-Ali is leading a webinar to discuss tips to manage your oral health – and how to work effectively with dentists to support everyday wellbeing. Register now: buff.ly/60WsbnL

We are excited to welcome several new members and interns to our research committee! This independent group is made up of 16-20 Parkinson’s researchers, clinicians and people with Parkinson’s, who assess our incoming grant applications. Find out more: buff.ly/zICEKBp

Missed our webinar on young onset Parkinson's last week? No problem! Catch up with the recording, where Edinburgh University’s Professor Tilo Kunath and an expert panel discuss what young onset Parkinson’s (YOPD) is, how it presents, and the potential genetic links. Watch now: buff.ly/H0tjQ69

The full results of the AZA-PD study, a phase 2 clinical trial of the immunosuppressive drug azathioprine, have now been published. Although the study did not meet its primary outcome, it does lay the groundwork for future clinical trials of anti-inflammatory drugs. Find out more: buff.ly/UOJKVuF

"We are very pleased to see the publication of preclinical research that provides further support for clinical testing of dapansutrile." - Dr Simon Stott, Director of Research, Cure Parkinson's Read more: buff.ly/pBeUYlq Read the press release: buff.ly/lJxef1p

Great news! The voting deadline for the #SmileyCharityFilmAwards has been extended to this Friday, 6 February! Don’t miss your extra chance to support our ‘A Question of Time’ film and help us make the shortlist 🗳️ Vote now: buff.ly/1BT4cIW

Be part of something unforgettable and run the Big Half for Cure Parkinson’s this September! 🏃Run through London and join a vibrant celebration of community and movement, all while raising vital funds for Parkinson’s research. Apply now: buff.ly/ctkxmHo

We are loving our exclusive co-designed @myoddBalls x Cure Parkinson’s beanie hat, and as the temperatures have dropped this winter, now’s the perfect time to grab yours. For a limited time, enjoy 25%, stay warm, look smart, and support us! Order now: buff.ly/GJ61Med

You only have until FRIDAY to vote for Cure Parkinson’s short film ‘A Question of Time’, in the Smiley Charity Film Awards, the world’s largest cause-based film campaign, recognised by BFI and IMDb! Vote now: buff.ly/PqjayiR

They’ve done it! 🎉 3,000 miles and countless hours rowed later - Team Seas Life and the Southsea Scullers have completed the World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic Ocean. Both teams were raising funds and awareness for multiple charities including Cure Parkinson’s. Thank you! 🧡💙

We’re hiring a Clinical Research Manager! We're looking for a highly motivated individual to coordinate and drive the clinical research activities of Cure Parkinson’s. They will work with the Director of Research to advance our clinical efforts. Apply now: buff.ly/hHu5Mxb

Who’s been listening to Shake Well Before Use? 🎙️ In just under a month since its release, Tom’s audio journey has received more than 1,000 downloads from over 25 countries! Enjoyed the audiobook? Why not leave us a review and rate us five stars on your podcast app! ⭐ Listen now: buff.ly/hnTy3QZ

Less than a week to go until our webinar on young onset Parkinson’s (YOPD)! An expert panel will be discussing what YOPD is and how it presents, as well as the potential genetic links. Taking place at 5pm (GMT) on Wednesday 28 January: buff.ly/AnbHiB6

Our 2024-25 Impact Report is ready to view! Each year, Cure Parkinson’s produces a report to highlight the impact of our research funding in the Parkinson’s community. This encompasses the previous financial year as well as the charity’s impact since 2005. Read now: buff.ly/1u6SNs3

🚨 Positive news! UK-based @cureparkinsons.org.uk has united with France Parkinson to form the Global Alliance for Parkinson’s Platforms (GAPP). The alliance hope to speed the discovery of new Parkinson’s treatments by strengthening coordination across platform trials worldwide. 👉 buff.ly/dAmYCZQ

It’s back! And the first episode of the new series of #MoversAndShakers iscabout the new sitcom with the Parkinson’s theme open.substack.com/pub/rorycell...

Have you read our annual research recap yet? 👩‍🔬 Catch up now with our exciting research developments from 2025 and discover what’s in store for 2026 – from the launch of SLEIPNIR to recruitment for DAPA-PD. Read now: buff.ly/RnGgUqM

Have a ballot place in the iconic London Marathon this year? Why not join #TeamCure and raise vital funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research! At Cure Parkinson’s, our aim is to make sure your experience is truly unforgettable. Join the team: buff.ly/PkmHhml

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The Movers & Shakers are back! Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman return for series 6 of their award-winning podcast, sponsored by Cure Parkinson's. Tune in to the first episode on Saturday 17 January: buff.ly/GNdQTmV

The dark days and wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of our #FundraisingHeroes at the end of 2025, with events including a coffee morning, a carol concert and an epic ultramarathon! Find out more: buff.ly/jn8v0y2

Catch up with our Director of Research, Dr Simon Stott, on the No Silver Bullet 4 PD webinar as he shares his key Parkinson’s research takeaways from 2025 and discusses the breakthrough results he is looking for in 2026. Watch now: buff.ly/sxRIXod

Have you voted for our short film ‘A Question of Time’ in the #SmileyCharityFilmAwards yet? Every vote helps support sharing the stories of people living with Parkinson’s. Vote now: buff.ly/u4bASN7

Sale alert! 🚨 Beat the cold weather this January with 25% off our exclusive @myoddsballs bobble hats ❄️ Use the code “BOBBLEJAN26” – or use the link below to apply the discount. Hurry, you only have until Friday 16 Jan to use this offer! Buy now: buff.ly/AhDHzIo

What is young onset Parkinson’s (YOPD)? In our latest webinar on Wednesday 28 January, Edinburgh University’s Professor Tilo Kunath will be joined by an expert panel to discuss YOPD as well as research opportunities. Register now: buff.ly/zUSBGc1

Our research highlights for 2025 are here, which proved to be one of our most exciting years yet for Parkinson’s research! Find out more about these updates and learn what else is in store for 2026 in our annual research recap: buff.ly/RnGgUqM

New year, new challenge? Whether you fancy tackling a marathon, heading on a cycling adventure or creating your own unique challenge, kick 2026 off to a great start by joining #TeamCure and help support vital Parkinson's research. Find your event: buff.ly/rzbxw0o

We’re approaching our first quarterly funding deadline of 2026! You have until Monday 12 January to apply for funding for laboratory or clinical research projects with the potential to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s. Find out more: buff.ly/8ycLCi8

Happy New Year to all our supporters! 🎆 Your generous support has helped fund our vital research seeking to slow the progression of Parkinson’s. Stay tuned for further updates and fundraising opportunities for 2026!

We would like to wish a very Merry Christmas to our wonderful supporters! Thank you so much for your continued support throughout 2025. Because of you, we’ve been able to continue our vital work to find a cure for Parkinson’s.

Catch our Director of Research, Dr Simon Stott, on the No Silver Bullet 4 PD podcast on Monday 12 January at 7:30pm GMT as he shares the 2025 Parkinson’s breakthroughs and the 2026 trials we must be watching. Register now: buff.ly/DeMo2sp

As a Christmas present to all of our incredible supporters at the end of our 20th anniversary year, we’re bringing you an audiobook journey like no other. You can now listen to Shake Well Before Use, written and narrated by our late Co-founder and President Tom Isaacs. Listen now: buff.ly/5TEHNJr

A wonderful time was had a couple of weeks ago, as we celebrated the successes of the recent Back to the Beginning concert with Sharon and Kelly Osbourne. The event was in support of Ozzy's chosen charities: ourselves, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, and Acorns Children's Hospice.

We were honoured when Joanna Trollope CBE, chose to become involved with Cure Parkinson’s. She was a patron from 2019 to 2023 and her generous support did so much to raise awareness of Parkinson's. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.

As an audiobook addict, I have been looking forward to this for a long time! As a thank you to all of our incredible supporters at the end of our 20th anniversary year, @cureparkinsons.org.uk brings you an audiobook journey of where it all began...