Cure Parkinson's
@cureparkinsons
We're here for the cure. Everything we do is to find treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson's.
Final call for London Marathon applications! You only have ONE WEEK left to get your applications in to run for #TeamCure with a charity place in the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon 🏃♀️ Join us and run in the world’s most iconic marathon! Apply now: buff.ly/ekzmLra
Catch our Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Andy Simons, speaking with ITV News Central about the impact of funds raised from the Back To The Beginning concert for Parkinson's research in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Watch below ⬇️
Researchers recently announced the initial findings from the STEM-PD trial, demonstrating that their approach is safe and may have positive effects on Parkinson’s symptoms. Find out more: buff.ly/OXu4PYM
A year on from Ozzy's passing, Sharon Osbourne visited Birmingham yesterday to catch up with Cure Parkinson's and the other beneficiary charities of the iconic Back to the Beginning concert. (1/3)
Nominations for our annual Tom Isaacs Award are open! 🏆 The Tom Isaacs Award recognises a researcher who is making a meaningful difference to people affected by Parkinson’s by working with them, not just for them. Nominate a researcher before Sunday 2 August: buff.ly/asjUUfe
Watch PD Frontline’s upcoming webinar on Monday 20 July at 5:30 BST! The session will explore the relationship between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s, including findings from their recently published paper, and will include a live Q&A session with the team. Register now: buff.ly/KQWwGdL
Cure Parkinson's is looking for a Corporate & Trusts Officer! Join our Philanthropy team and help support the growth of income from corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations. Applications close Sunday 19 July. Find out more and apply: buff.ly/0nfMBKw
Our #FundraisingHeroes took on some incredible challenges for Cure Parkinson's in June, from hiking up mountains, cycling across Europe, to taking on a powerlifting contest! 🧡💙 Find out more: buff.ly/aqo9jy0
🎉 We’ve passed the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes, helping us to fund the best research and driving better health outcomes for our community.
Best of luck to those receiving their 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot results today. If you weren’t successful, don’t worry, your marathon dream doesn’t have to end here! You can still be on the start line by applying for one of our charity places and joining #TeamCure 🧡 Apply now: buff.ly/jEGmZfd
We are looking for four new trustees! We are seeking trustees who are affected by Parkinson’s, in addition to those with the following skills: - Accountancy and Finance - Fundraising experiences - Marketing or Pharmaceutical Industry Applications close Thursday 30 July. Apply: buff.ly/uZPxQxF
To mark #ResearchAppreciationDay, we spoke to Professor Tilo Kunath as part of our #MeetTheResearcher series. Based at the University of Edinburgh, we learnt about Professor Kunath’s journey into stem cell research and his connection to Cure Parkinson’s. Read now: buff.ly/SYCmvgD
Have you completed our supporter survey yet? Not only will you help inform the direction of our work, but participants will also have the chance to win one of three £50 M&S vouchers! You have until Sunday 19 July to share your thoughts. Take the survey: buff.ly/xjiZZhb
There’s only one week left to apply to be our Scientific Programmes Manager! We’re looking for an experienced events professional to join our research team and take charge of our programme of research workshops and conferences. Apply by Wednesday 8 July: buff.ly/QtI5AW8
Not lucky enough to secure a place in today’s #LLHM ballot? Why not join Team Cure! Join us and run in 2027 to help support our vital research. Join us: buff.ly/joRTYln
The spring/summer edition of our biannual newsletter, Cure InSight, is here! Each edition contains landmark moments of our research to find a cure, individuals making outstanding contributions to our work, and the many ways our supporters can get involved. Read now: buff.ly/SKs3yhR
Still thinking about joining #TeamCure for the Big Half and the Royal Parks Half Marathon? Don’t miss out on our last few places! Join us and raise vital funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research. Our aim is to make sure your experience is truly unforgettable. Join now: buff.ly/XzSADoo
Cure Parkinson’s is updating our funding eligibility and guidance for all our grant calls. These are changes to our funding application process and will apply to all new submissions going forward. Read more: buff.ly/8jzHjf6
Planning a summer fete? ☀️ Why not host a game of ‘guess the name of the Teddy’ to help raise funds for Cure Parkinson’s! 🧸 Contact the fundraising team via fundraising@cureparkinsons.org.uk for materials to get started.
We’re hiring a Scientific Programmes Manager! We’re looking for an events professional to join our research team and manage our workshops and conferences for the scientific community and for lay/patient supporters of the charity. Apply by Wednesday 6 July: buff.ly/1R12TFK
Have you gotten your tickets to Comedy for Cure yet? 🎭 Join us in London on Tuesday 22 September for an all-star lineup featuring Leigh Francis, Sara Barron, Ian Stone, Paul Sinha, Jen Brister, and Jake Lambert, raising funds for a cure. Book tickets: buff.ly/99rDIHO
The London Landmarks Half Marathon public ballot is now OPEN! Be part of the 10th anniversary edition of the event on Sunday 4 April 2027. Hurry, the ballot is only open until 12pm next Tuesday! Enter the ballot: buff.ly/uqLEqlu #LLHM27
We’re looking for two Research Grants Officers to join our research team! 🔬 One Grants Officer will work on pre-award grants and the other will work on post-award grants, with some collaboration between the roles. Apply by 17:30 Wednesday 1 July: buff.ly/JMpAlJj
We want to hear from you! 📢 We’ve launched a new supporter survey designed to understand your thoughts about us as a charity. Any participants will have the chance to win one of three £50 M&S vouchers! The survey closes on Sunday 19 July. Take part: buff.ly/VRIzAC3
In May our #FundraisingHeroes were busy saving goals, running marathons and organising community events in aid of our research! 🧡💙 Find out more: buff.ly/zBPte71
The Cure Parkinson’s team had a fantastic time attending the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona! We greatly enjoyed catching up with current advocates, meeting new supporters and networking with the world’s leading Parkinson’s experts. Read our #WPC2026 highlights: buff.ly/I3pgCFb
Missed our Pesticides and Parkinson’s webinar? You can now catch up with the recording, where Edinburgh University’s Professor Tilo Kunath and an expert panel discuss what people should be aware of when using or having been exposed to pesticides. Watch now: buff.ly/vFXWNMO
A special edition of our annual clinical trial report has now been published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease (JPD), providing an analysis assessing the completed and ongoing Parkinson’s clinical trials from 2015 to 2024. Read more: buff.ly/eTP5iYl
This summer, take part in Rounds for Research! ⛳ We’re asking you to complete 2, 4 or 5.5 rounds of golf in one day to raise funds. We’re teeing off on Monday 15 June – the 166th day of the year – in recognition of the 166,000 people living with Parkinson’s in the UK. Get involved: buff.ly/OdqbFoH