50 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson's every day.
Why Walk?
There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s. With an estimated 200,000 Australian’s living with Parkinson’s, and over 2000 of those here in Canberra, it’s crucial that we support research, improve services and build awareness around Parkinson’s in our community.
The Hospital Research Foundation Group – Parkinson’s is proud to provide support and information for people living with Parkinson’s and their families in the ACT. We can’t do this without generous donations and fundraising efforts of those in the community!
You're helping people like Jeff
Jeff Smart was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at only 51 years of age – still in the prime of his life. He says many people don’t realise it can affect younger people as well.
“Many people think it’s an older person’s disease but one in five people with Parkinson’s are of working age. Just because I am living with Parkinson’s doesn’t mean I can’t have big adventures. Last year I walked over 1,000km on the ancient Camino path to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. I still work and am active in my community.”
If Jeff can trek more than 1000km you can get behind this walk!
Your support makes a life-changing impact on the services available in Canberra to people living with Parkinson’s. This includes crucial offerings like Occupational Therapy, Counselling, and many Support Groups.
Every donation helps fund research and makes these transformative services accessible to families impacted by Parkinson's.
Where the money goes
The Hospital Research Foundation Group – Parkinson’s is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people impacted by Parkinson's and other neurological and movement disorders. Through support, education, advocacy and life-changing research, we help people living with Parkinson's maintain greater choice, independence and wellbeing, while working towards better treatments, care and outcomes for the future.
Did you know that The Hospital Research Foundation Group - Parkinson's is a charity of The Hospital Reasearch Foundation Group?
The Hospital Research Foundation Group is proud to support more than 60 areas of medical research and patient care, including some of the most common diseases and illnesses affecting your loved ones, including Parkinson's.
When you support a cause with The Hospital Research Foundation Group, 100% of your donation plus more goes directly to research and patient care. Our running costs are covered by our commercial business activities, which means more funds can go towards the medical research or health area most important to you. As a generous supporter, you can feel proud and be certain your donation gets to the intended cause.
