DOPAMINE DASH DETAILS

Where: Stirling University Main Entrance

When: Saturday 8th June 2024 @ 10am

WHAT AND WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

Hi my name is Denise, and in 2022 my husband David was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease at the age of 53. I myself recently turned 50 and as part of this I wanted to raise funds for Parkinsons Research at Dundee University through organising a 5K run. The goal is to have every particpant or family donate to the charity to help raise funds for vital research towards a cure.

DAVID'S JOURNEY WITH PARKINSONS

David has had a crash course in Parkinsons Disease. Starting with minor tremors the disease progressed to other elements of his life. Living with Parkinsons is challenging but he has found ways to make it easier. Exercise is one of those methods, which makes a significant difference to his life. It is for that reason we are asking people to join us on this Dopamine Dash.

ABOUT PARKINSONS RESEARCH AT DUNDEE UNIVERSITY

We want to make Dundee the global centre for Parkinson’s research. Large parts of the puzzle - respected experts, state-of-the-art facilities, established links with charitable foundations and pharma - are already in place. But while we have made significant steps, we know that we are capable of taking leaps forward in our quest to develop new treatments for Parkinson’s disease.

But for that to happen we need your help. Parkinson’s has not given up its secrets easily, but our experts have a proven track record of success in making breakthroughs that could lead to even bigger discoveries. We have the people, the commitment and the determination to make a difference, but we need to keep attracting the brightest minds and purchasing the latest technology if we do not want to waste this potential.

You can support the Dundee Parkinson’s Campaign by making a donation.

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