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Parkinson's Disease Society Radio 4 Appeal

15 June 2009

On Sunday 21 June 2009, journalist and presenter John Stapleton will feature on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal supporting the Parkinson's Disease Society.

Help us make this campaign a success by encouraging friends and family to tune in on Sunday.

John Stapleton

John will talk about his mother's experience of Parkinson's disease, and will explain why donations are so important to us.

Our appeal will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 (92-95 FM) on Sunday 21 June 2009 at 7.55am and 9.26pm.

You will also be able to hear the appeal for a week after broadcast on www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer

John Stapleton first supported us in April 2009 when he signed up for the Parkinson's Brain Donor Register during Parkinson's Awareness Week

John says:

"I'm very pleased to be taking part in the Radio 4 Appeal for the Parkinson's Disease Society. I hope that many will help us make this campaign a success by encouraging friends and family to tune in on Sunday."

Paul Jackson-Clark, Director of Fundraising for the Parkinson's Disease Society, says:

"John has given us fantastic support this year and we are incredibly grateful for his help with this appeal. In difficult financial times such as these, it's vital that we continue to highlight the importance of charitable giving."

Find out more

  • Visit the Radio 4 Appeal website

  • Listen to the appeal on BBC Radio 4 (92-95 FM) on Sunday 21 June 2009 at 7.55am and 9.26pm.