Sharon’s Trivia Night Fundraiser: A dedication to dad
Parkinson’s trivia night fundraiser Promoting the event through word of mouth, social media, and personal networks, Sharon said that the turnout was fantastic, with 80 guests in attendance, equating to 10 tables of 8. “Returning teams brought new friends, and it was lovely to welcome new faces alongside our familiar ones,” said Sharon. In addition […]
Nominate Fight Parkinson’s for Ritchies Community Benefit Program
By nominating Fight Parkinson’s as your ‘favourite recipient’, you can help us to continue supporting the Parkinson’s (including Young-Onset) and Atypical Parkinson’s (including PSP, MSA, and CBS) community. Scan your card or app every time you shop at Ritchies, and a percentage of your total will be donated to Fight Parkinson’s. Download Ritchies Card app here. Click here to read Ritchies Card Terms and Conditions. […]
Pilates 4 Parkinson’s: Vicky commemorates her father
When Vicky’s dad, John, passed away in 2022, Vicky launched ‘Pilates 4 Parkinson’s’, combining her passion for movement with an honourary fundraiser for Parkinson’s awareness, research, and support. Taking place within the stunning Hubert Estate Gallery of Art space in the Yarra Valley, Vicky offered an hour-long guided mat Pilates session to the community. This year, the second ‘Pilates […]
Seven in Seven for Colin
Colin’s story is a reflection not only on how far Parkinson’s reaches, but on how you can find community in the most unlikely of places. A trip to remember Coming to Australia from Ireland, Colin expected to find friends, adventure, a new lease on life. He hadn’t anticipated connecting with the Parkinson’s community. After speaking […]
Supporting Megan to support her dad
With the chance to raise funds for her charity of choice as part of Run Melbourne, Megan nominated Fight Parkinson’s. Hoping to raise $2,000 in the lead up to running the half marathon, she was elated to double her goal. “It was such an incredible experience doing the run, and I was blown away by the amount I […]
Will’s Run 4 Mum
When Will’s mum, Angela, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, it came as a shock to the family. A bubbly, energetic, caring woman it’s been hard for the Hooper family to watch as the condition has progressed. But not one to sit still and watch, Will decided he wanted to do something positive to […]
Mae was formidable, remarkable, but Progressive Supranuclear Palsy took her away too soon
These are the words of Queeny Stafford, who cared for her mum in the years before and after Mae’s diagnosis with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Queeny generously shared her story with us in the hope that other families will not feel as alone as she did, traversing the long and difficult journey to diagnosis. When […]
Thank you for helping people like Drew
But don’t just take our word for how important donations are, hear it from one of our community members. Drew has been an involved member of the Fight Parkinson’s community for many years. A Narungga man, he has been living with Parkinson’s for over a decade and kindly shared his story with the Fight Parkinson’s community […]
Masks on for Fight Parkinson’s fundraiser
Fight Parkinson’s relies on the generosity of individuals and community groups across Australia to ensure that no one is left to fight Parkinson’s alone. The Australasian Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Nafsika Unit gathered earlier this year to raise much needed funds for Fight Parkinson’s. Niki Matziaris has spent much of her career, and more […]
Sharon keeps the ‘fun’ in fundraising to support the Parkinson’s community
Parkinson’s has been part of Sharon’s life for nearly two decades, since her father’s diagnosis in 2005. Since then, she has been actively involved in supporting those living with Parkinson’s, participating in walks and fundraising events to raise money and awareness. Sharon’s latest venture, a trivia night fundraiser, brought together a community eager to support […]