Every year fans join together to raise money as a present for Harry’s birthday. This year we are asking for support to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK for Harry’s 26^th Birthday.

Parkinson’s Uk is an amazing organization doing incredible work to provide support to those living with Parkinson’s and helping to find better treatments and a cure for those living with the illness.

Parkinson’s UK is a very fitting organization that is close to Harry and his family. Harry’s mother, Anne Twist, has openly supported the organization on numerous occasions and has spoken out about why the cause is so dear to her and her family. In 2009, Harry’s grandfather, Anne’s dad, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Since then, the family have attended awareness events for Parkinson’s with Anne heading her own fundraisers for the organization.

“Parkinson’s doesn’t necessarily enter your radar until someone you know is diagnosed.” – Anne Twist

What is Parkinson’s?

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. People with Parkinson's don't have enough of the chemical dopamine because some of the nerve cells that make it have died. It is not yet known exactly why people get Parkinson's, but researchers believe there is a combination of genetic and environmental factors that cause the dopamine-producing nerve cells to die.

Who is Parkinson's UK?

Founded in 1969, originally Parkinson’s Disease Society, Parkinson’s UK is a dynamic network of expert staff, health and social care professionals, volunteers and researchers. They work together to improve life for everyone living with Parkinson's in the UK and to bring forward better treatments and a cure.

How does Parkinson's UK help?

“We’re on a mission to change attitudes, support one another and find a cure.”

The main medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s is now 50 years old. Parkinson's UK researches to help find better treatments and a cure for the illness.

Living with Parkinson's can be challenging, and people have voiced that they want to feel more in control of their lives. Parkinson's UK helps empower those living with the illness take control of their lives by providing support and services.

How can you help?

Every dollar that you donate will serve a purpose. Your contribution will pay for helpline advisors, clinical lab research, and fund care from a specialist Parkinson's nurse.

£10 pays for 2 weeks of nutrients to grow brain cells in the lab for research

£20 funds an hour of care from a specialist Parkinson's nurse

£48 funds a clinical researcher for 2 hours

£140 pays for 10 helpline advisers for an hour, to provide support and information 

Get It On Time Petition- Help those in hospitals get their medication on time.

e-activist.com/page/45265/petition/1?ea_tracking_id=Webpage

Parkinsons.org.uk

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