Today is World Parkinson's Day and we ask you to Pause 4 Parkinson’s and support Shake It Up to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s.

In Australia, there are over 100,000 living with Parkinson's, and a further 38 Aussies diagnosed every day, that's 1 every 40 minutes.  Without a medical breakthrough, the number of Australians with Parkinson’s will double every 15 years.
 

In the words of our partner, Michael J. Fox “Even in the face of tremendous challenges, our promise to push Parkinson’s research forward remains steadfast. We’re problem-solvers and we’re optimistic.”
 

We are as committed as ever to finding better treatments that will slow and stop the progression of Parkinson’s in our pursuit of a cure. Since starting the foundation in 2011 we have co-funded 41 research projects across 12 Australian research institutes to the value of $11.5 million.

We appreciate that times are tough for a lot of Aussies at present and we will all get through this together. To those who are able to support our research this year, we ask you to make a donation in honour of World Parkinson’s Day and we assure you that 100% of your donation will fund leading Australian research in our pursuit of a cure.

During this time we have also been inspired by our community who have found creative ways to stay connected and continue their Pause 4 Parkinson's fundraising virtually. If you would like to support us during April with your own virtual fundraiser we have some ideas and resources for you on our website.

The research field and Parkinson's drug development pipeline are abundant with activity, and we will continue to build on current research momentum to further discovery. Please join us and help us find the answers.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter and thanks again for your support.


Clyde Campbell
Founder and CEO

PS:  One more favour. Help us spread the word and share this message with your friends and family on your social channels.