On this week's episode we speak to Ben Pigram, who’s mother lives with PD and who also has a close friend with YOPD. He is doing a 100km run fundraising for Shake It Up, which you can find out more via his instagram @twowheeledwinemaker

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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We are joined by return guest Sarah Buckpitt, for an update on all things Pedal For Parkinson's and her experience running this fundraising effort as it continues to grow! For more information, go to https://pedalforparkinsons.cc/

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Gail Stortz, who was diagnosed with PD 20+ years ago and has been using her passion for photography to fundraise for Shake it Up, creating yearly calendars to raise funds. If you would like more info about Gail's calendars, or to talk to her about DBS, contact her on 0412075322 or email gailstortz@me.com

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Teage Ezard, one of Australia’s most enduring chef and restaurateurs, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just over a year ago and is keen to share their story to help increase awareness.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we are joined by Craig Gillespie, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 50 and has just taken part in this year’s Pedal for Parkinson’s tour to raise money for research. He is very passionate about being ‘out and proud’ about his Parkinson’s to raise awareness about the condition.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Gemma O’Brien, whose father lives with Parkinson’s and who recently completed the Gold Coast Marathon in support of Shake It Up and her Dad, along with a team of friends, raising over $15000 for research.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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On this week's episode we speak to Tristan Campbell, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, at the age of 40. He was the top fundraiser for Parkinson’s Awareness Month this year, with a fundraiser called ‘Give Parkinson’s the Axe’, as he qualified for the 2024 International Axe Throwing Championship in Canada and used it as an opportunity to raise funds and awareness.

https://www.facebook.com/giveparkinsonstheaxe/

https://www.youtube.com/@giveparkinsonstheaxe

To see the P-R4ex in action:

https://youtu.be/6qKNXk4r0PA?feature=shared

And the event next week:

https://www.facebook.com/share/cqDrh3WPWQVjChwc/

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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My guest today is Elli Aitken, who recently completed a 100km ultra marathon, for Shake It Up, which she did in support of a close family member. She has lots to share about her family’s experience with Parkinson’s and the mental/physical challenge she decided to take on in order to support research.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.

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