When Peter needed help, Fight Parkinson’s picked up the phone
Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest growing neurological condition, with symptoms progressing and changing over time. People like Peter rely on support made possible by good people like you—year after year. Donate now After experiencing an abundance of symptoms—like walking with his arms pinned by his sides, sticking out his chin, and slurring his speech—Peter was […]
PSP Awareness Month 2026: Increasing awareness of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
What is PSP? PSP is a rare and progressive brain disorder that can have overlapping symptoms at diagnosis with those of Parkinson’s, but the conditions are different and we recognise that this can cause frustration around lack of recognition and validation. PSP, previously known as, and sometimes still called ‘Steele Richardson syndrome’ is identified as […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: Gavin’s Story
To conclude Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026, Gavin shares his powerful story. From loss to love, diagnosis to advocacy, discover his journey of hope and perseverance. Gavin’s Story: Powering through Parkinson’s Being widowed suddenly at the age of 40 with two daughters aged 6 and 10 required a lot of resilience, as anyone facing this situation would know. […]
Research call-out: Modernising the cognitive trajectory of people living with PSP
People living with PSP often suffer from thinking and memory problems, and can lead to dementia. Currently, cognitive function is measured using conventional “pen and paper” tests. These tests are time consuming, need expert supervision and do not always detect changes over follow up. The goal of this study is to assess whether a new, […]
The Fight Parkinson’s Impact Update 2026: A thank you to our generous supporters
This Impact Update is our way of saying: “This is what you have helped us to achieve in the past year. It’s phenomenal, and we are so grateful for your generosity.” Because of you, and other thoughtful people like you, Fight Parkinson’s accomplished many goals last year, including Responding to over 4,200 health service calls Funding 6 Parkinson’s research project Delivering education to more than 7,500 people, and lots […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The Why
This Parkinson’s Awareness Month—with only one week left to go!—we are continuing to spread the knowledge of Parkinson’s by answering some Frequently Asked Questions. Read on below to learn the answers to some common ‘Why’ questions about Parkinson’s. The Why Why do people get Parkinson’s? Currently there is no known cause of Parkinson’s or understanding of why some people […]
2026 Seed Funding Grants Announced
Designed to stimulate new ideas, build research capacity, and support both emerging and established researchers, the Fight Parkinson’s seed funding program demonstrates our ongoing commitment to raising funds to support research focused on the prevention, improvement of life, and eventual cure for Parkinson’s (including Young-Onset) and Atypical Parkinson’s (including PSP, MSA, and CBS). Congratulations to the following recipients and their research […]
Parkinson’s Research Symposium 2026: A day of collaboration, innovation, and connection
For over 10 years, the symposium has become a forum for bringing together the Parkinson’s community, researchers, and clinicians, as well as a trusted platform for showcasing high-quality Parkinson’s research, strengthening collaboration across institutions, and supporting translation from discovery to real-world impact. With close to 200 registrations to attend in-person, and over 520 online registrations, […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The Where
This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we are sharing the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, to help spread awareness, provide education, and show our support to the Parkinson’s community, no matter which stage of your health journey you might be on. Please read on below, to learn the answers to some of the questions behind the […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: The When
Please read on below to learn about the ‘When’ of Parkinson’s. The When When do you get diagnosed? The majority of Parkinson’s diagnoses occur in individuals over 60 years old. However, approximately 1 in 10 people diagnosed, are younger than 45, which is referred to as Young-Onset Parkinson’s. When does it begin to develop? Parkinson’s typically begins around age […]