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Our 5 favourite videos from the WPC 2019 competition
We look at some of this year’s video submissions
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Parkinson’s in the news: April
A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in April
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The Empire State Building lights up for World Parkinson’s Day
A snapshot of World Parkinson’s Day around the world
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Insight into Parkinson’s: “I thought it was an old man’s shaky disease”
We talk to speakers at ‘Insight into Parkinson’s’
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Parkinson’s in the news: March
A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in March
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Parkinson’s poetry competition sparks emotional response
Thank you for your submissions!
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#UNITED for Parkinson’s: the race is on
“More than just an awareness campaign”
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The future of Parkinson’s and medicinal plants
The Parkinson’s Foundation hosts leading experts
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Parkinson’s in the news: February
A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in February
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“I hope it empowers people with Parkinson’s to be more open and honest”
Canadian artist Anita Kunz talks Parkinson’s and art
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Remembering Michael J Fox’s cameo at the Oscars
The US actor and activist wowed the Oscars in 2017
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Enter our Parkinson’s Life poetry competition
Submit your poems by 14 March 2019
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Tickets on sale for ‘Insight into Parkinson’s’ summit 2019
Tickets for the online event are now on sale
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“Sometimes, art can communicate what words cannot”
We spoke to the artist portraying Parkinson’s symptoms
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Sir Billy Connolly: a lifetime of helping others
We revisit the comedy legend's best charity moments
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Did George HW Bush have Parkinson’s?
The former president experienced Parkinson’s-like symptoms
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Mother of schoolgirl who met Sir Billy Connolly “blown away” by daughter’s selflessness
Abby has raised more than UK £1,200 for Parkinson’s
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Seven must-see movies about Parkinson’s
A handpicked Parkinson’s movie watchlist
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Indian Ocean Row 2018: The ‘Parky’ perspective
A look at how Robin fared crossing the ocean
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Indian Ocean Row 2018: the story so far
An update on the four men rowing 3,600 miles for Parkinson’s
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A chance to tell your story to the world
Submissions for the competition are open
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‘M*A*S*H’ star Alan Alda announces he has Parkinson’s
The actor shared the news on a US TV show
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Watch: Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton returns to stage after Parkinson’s diagnosis
The guitarist was back in action at a rock festival in Sweden
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Five incredible feats by people living with Parkinson’s
From 500-mile walks to international tours
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Man with Parkinson’s sets sights on 3,600-mile world record
Robin Buttery will row the length of the Indian Ocean
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Watch: Michael J Fox Foundation pays tribute to Parkinson’s campaigner
Watch the inspirational short film
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Global Parkinson’s song competition
Have your piece performed at the opening ceremony
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#UniteForParkinsons around the world
The 2018 #UniteForParkinsons campaign reaches 8 million
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On World Parkinson’s Day 2018 we #UniteForParkinsons
The world came together to join the #UniteForParkinsons campaign
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John Stapleton: “More Parkinson’s research is needed, full stop”
#UniteForParkinsons: the broadcaster shares his experiences
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Exclusive interview: John Lehr and James Beck of the Parkinson’s Foundation
Meet the Parkinson’s Foundation CEO and Chief Scientific Officer
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#UniteForParkinsons: the story so far
Highlights from #UniteForParkinsons 2017
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“I #UniteForParkinsons because…”
The Parkinson’s community tells us why they #UniteForParkinsons
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Meet the family members who #UniteForParkinsons in support of their loved ones
Parkinson's through the eyes of family members
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#UniteForParkinsons 2018: EPDA and Parkinson’s UK launch this year’s campaign
The EPDA and Parkinson's UK aiming to build on last year's success
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Parkinson’s pilgrimage: hiking the Camino de Santiago for stem cell research
Taking on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to beat Parkinson's
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Singer Neil Diamond and DJ David ‘Kid’ Jensen reveal Parkinson’s diagnoses
High-profile entertainment figures announce Parkinson's diagnosis
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13 famous people you didn’t know had a connection with Parkinson’s
Did you know these famous people had a Parkinson’s connection?
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Watch the global Parkinson’s community pay tribute to Tom Isaacs in music video
VIDEO: ‘Perfect Day’ featuring dozens of people with Parkinson’s
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#UniteForParkinsons campaign wins ‘highly commended’ award
Parkinson’s Life and partners recognised in ‘Best Charity Campaign’ a
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Support Parkinson’s organisations across the world on #GivingTuesday
The Big Give, the MJFF and the APDA to match-fund donations
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Rev Jesse Jackson vows to “use his voice to find a cure” for Parkinson’s
The civil rights leader reflects on his Parkinson’s diagnosis
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Every step counts: New York Unity Walk raises more than $1m for Parkinson’s
Twenty-third edition of world’s largest Unity Walk attracts 10,000
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2017: global celebrations
Read our round-up: from Hungary to Nepal, Brazil to Kuwait
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Australian Prime Minister backs #UniteForParkinsons as campaign goes viral
Hashtag trending on Twitter on World Parkinson’s Day
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Me at my best
People with Parkinson’s are much more than their disease
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Thousands of campaigners from 170 countries set to #UniteForParkinsons
The campaign receives endorsement in European Parliament
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Billy Connolly’s best Comic Relief moments
After his emotional appeal, we look at Billy's top fundraising moments
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Michael J Fox inspires Parkinson’s community with Oscars appearance
Parkinson’s community takes to social media to express admiration for Fox
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11 landmark moments in the history of Parkinson’s disease
A 200-year timeline of Parkinson’s milestones
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EPDA and Parkinson’s UK launch #UniteForParkinsons campaign
Parkinson’s organisations around the world set to unite on World Parkinso
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Win a free copy of ‘Faces of Parkinson’s’ book by sharing #UniteForParkinsons
Competition time! Spread the word about #UniteForParkinsons on social media
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Couple donates life savings to $1.5m expansion of Parkinson’s centre
Find out why a couple has donated $500,000 to a speech therapy programme
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Is Obama’s ‘Cures Act’ a gamechanger for Parkinson’s treatment?
What does the ‘Cures Act’ mean for people with Parkinson’s?
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Climbing Machu Picchu to conquer Parkinson’s
Trekkers with Parkinson’s raise $120,000 for stem cell study
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Nike Mag auction raises nearly $7m for Parkinson’s cure research
100% of the $6.75m raised by Nike Mag auction will go to MJFF
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Think twice: the deadly risk of fake drugs
Learn how to how to tell a fake pill from a real one
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Michael J Fox’s ‘Back to the Future’ Nike shoes to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s
Enter the raffle for $10 – all proceeds go towards research
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5 inspirational moments from the World Parkinson Congress 2016
More than 4,600 people from 67 different countries came together in Portlan
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Muhammad Ali’s daughter: “Dad, you are a pearl embedded in the oyster of life”
WPC highlights: May May Ali and Brian Grant at the opening ceremony
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Tour de Fox 2016 cycling series raises nearly $1m for Parkinson’s
More than 5,700 individual donors supported the 2016 series
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What to expect: the fourth World Parkinson Congress
We take a look at what you can expect in Portland
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Epic 105km swim for Parkinson’s could be new world record
My job was to swim and eat – the crew did everything else
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‘Why Google must change its image of Parkinson’s disease’
Campaign to replace the image of an old, frail Parkinson’s patient
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National Parkinson Foundation and Parkinson’s Disease Foundation complete merger
New organisation hopes to “champion a better future”
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6 of the world’s biggest Parkinson’s fundraising walks
Get walking for Parkinson’s in events around the world
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Thousands release red balloons to highlight chronic pain in Parkinson’s
Join the social media campaign to raise awareness of chronic pain
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Michael J Fox Foundation Tour de Fox Series 2016
Registration for the Team Fox summer 2016 cycle series now open
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Women worldwide pose in their heels for Parkinson’s awareness
Young onset PD awareness campaign ‘Heels On Head Up’
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How the world is commemorating Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2016 round-up
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Fox Foundation’s new public policy unit will be “unified voice” for Parkinson’s
New merger deal to “advance key public policy priorities”
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13-year-old redesigns Parkinson’s tulip, the international symbol of the condition
Winning design for Parkinson’s awareness T-shirt announced
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Love creating art? Here’s your chance to help raise awareness on World PD Day
Enter this art competition to commemorate World Parkinson’s Day
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Parkinson’s Life Reader Survey: find out if you’re a winner
Thank you for your feedback – competition winners announced!
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World Parkinson’s Congress 2016: travel grant applications now open
Financial support available for attendees travelling to WPC 2016
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Astronaut in space tweets praise to the delight of Parkinson’s painter
Painter is over the moon to receive recognition from astronaut
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Sign up to be part of ‘world-first’ global health study into Parkinson’s disease
Innovative smartphone app to gather data for global health study
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Watch this amazing video of first Parkinson’s treatments from 1963
Uncovered: 50-year-old footage of earliest Parkinson’s treatment
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Take the Parkinson’s Life survey for a chance to win!
Parkinson’s Life 2016 Survey: tell us what you think
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NBA basketball star with Parkinson’s launches innovative global project
NBA star Brian Grant to inspire global community to exercise
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John McEnroe: “I know we’ll reach a future without Parkinson’s”
Tennis legend John McEnroe shows support for Parkinson’s patients
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An update on the Parkinson’s 100 Challenge: Dom’s Duathlon
After bouncing back from injury, we hear from one proud challenger
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‘Back To The Future’ sneakers to raise millions for Parkinson’s research
Nike will donate money raised from new limited edition sneakers
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WPC Scientific Update 2015: the low-down on latest advances
Webcast gives free access to pioneering Parkinson's science
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Australian campaigners get moving for Parkinson’s
Thousands in Australia get set for one of the biggest events of the year
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Online video campaign ‘gives life’ to powerful Parkinson’s stories
Campaign calling for inspiring video testimonials from patients
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Patients in video tribute to ‘knockout’ Ali Center
Patients pay tribute to 'knockout' Parkinson's treatment centre
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Join the Parkinson’s 100 Challenge – to raise €50,000
Are you ready to take the Parkinson's 100 Challenge?
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Campaigners living with Parkinson’s invited to apply for US$20,000 award
2015 Bakken Invitation Award open for entries
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Fundraising brothers complete epic bike ride from Hannover to Istanbul
Two brothers raise €16,000 for research with 4,000km ride
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Another mountain to climb: campaigners set for Etna expedition
Fighting Parkinson’s up the world’s highest peaks
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MUSIC VIDEO: Mitch Faile, the next Parkinson’s popstar?
The anthem people with Parkinson’s have been waiting for
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Dutch pioneers take their vision of Parkinson’s healthcare to US
ParkinsonNet signs initial agreement to build US network
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Dr Parkinson’s birthday – a date to remember
A look back at World Parkinson’s Disease Day through the years
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Teenager raises over $40,000 for Parkinson’s research
Jenna Sigurdson, 13, raised more than $40,000 for research into Parkinson's
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Rock and stroll in NYC – US Unity Walk
Thousands to join Michael J Fox and May May Ali at US Unity Walk
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