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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
MSA Awareness Month 2026: Lawrie’s Story
In the 60s, Lawrie played a lot of sports, most prominently, football. Whilst starting his apprenticeship as a boilermaker and welder, he sought social interactions and friendships through playing in the seconds for Footscray, and other clubs in the western suburbs of Victoria, like Sunshine YCW and Albion FC. Sports became a major passion for Lawrie, until numerous concussions and an industrial work […]
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 […]
The two Me’s
Every morning my ‘other’ me springs out of bed bright and early, ready to face the coming day with vigour and vim. Perhaps she’ll do a wash and hang it out to dry in the lovely light breeze, cook her loved one a tasty breakfast, or potter in the garden. Perhaps pop down the street to do a little shopping or just to socialize, before […]
Living and caring with PSP
Supporting her mum, trying to understand her diagnosis, and stepping wholeheartedly into a carers role was a difficult and at times confronting experience. Bec has written a heartfelt and honest reflection of the years she and her family spent living and caring with PSP. She hopes that by sharing her story, other family members caring […]
How Fight Parkinson’s helped Wendy through diagnosis
Over a long career in physiotherapy, Wendy supported many patients living with Parkinson’s and had done all the training available to her on the condition. But none of that made her own Parkinson’s diagnosis any easier. “It’s the most badly handled thing I’ve ever come across,” she remembers. “They just gave me my diagnosis, and no one checked in on me […]
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 […]