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Read our latest news for the South West
region:
Hardest Hit event on disability benefits, Bristol
A big thank you to everyone affected by Parkinson's
who came out in Bristol on Saturday 22 October 2011, as part
of the
Hardest Hit rallies and marches that took place across the
UK.
Around 5,000 people came out at rallies and marches across the
UK to show government just how unfair these cuts are.
The message to government was that people with disabilities and
conditions such as Parkinson's are being unfairly targeted by the
coalition government's cuts programme.
You can see all our photos from the weekend's marches and
rallies across the UK on our
Flickr page.
The Parkinson's Challenge heats up!
During May 2011, 2 teams from north and south England
took part in the 'Parkinson’s Challenge'.
Each team ran, walked, jogged, cycled, swam or used any
human-powered means available to cover 2,011 miles throughout the
month, raising money for - and awareness of - Parkinson’s.
The inspiration for this challenge was Derelys Campbell from
Shrivenham near Swindon, who has had Parkinson’s for over 10
years. However, everyone involved with the challenge has been
affected by Parkinson’s in some way, whether due to their
relationship with Derelys or other family ties.
The team clocked up over 4,500 miles over the course of the
month and raised over £7,000! A huge thank you to everyone who took
part in the challenge and sponsored the teams!
See www.parkinsonschallenge2011.co.uk
for more information, visit us on Twitter or
Facebook. To
donate please visit www.justgiving.com/parkinsonschallenge2011
Bath Branch celebrates 25 years
Members of the South West regional team attended a
networking lunch and subsequent presentations at Bath Royal United
Hospital on Tuesday 12 April 2011 to celebrate Parkinson's Awareness Week.
The event was organised by Dr Dorothy Robertson, Chair of the
hospital's Parkinson's Steering Group and guests included
volunteers from Bath Branch, Malmesbury Branch, Devizes Support Group and our chief executive
Steve Ford.
A trolley dash was created with a bed frame covered
in Parkinson's information arriving
unexpectedly on the wards which created a lot of interest.
Bath Branch's 25th Anniversary was also celebrated!
There is now an area of the Royal United Hospital Staff Intranet
dedicated to Parkinson's thanks to Dr Robertson, so staff can
access information immediately.
New support group in Tavistock
Volunteers have started a new local
group to support people with Parkinson's, their families and carers in
Tavistock, Devon. The
group will meet from 10.30am on the last Tuesday of the month at
the Anchorage Centre in Tavistock.
Neil Smart, Regional Manager said: "I'm delighted to hear that a
new group of Parkinson's UK has been established in Tavistock
offering support, information and friendship to anyone living with
Parkinson's. Local support is so important and I'm sure that the
group will develop into a vital link in the community."
To find out more about the group contact Pam on 01822 614204 or
Denise McDonald, Information and Support Worker, on 0844 225 3791
or isw.ndevon@parkinsons.org.uk
Get involved in fundraising
There are so many ways that you can help us to help people
affected by Parkinson's, and ensure people in the South West get
the support they need.
- Place a collection
tin
Put a Parkinson's UK collection tin in your
local shop, hairdresser or other business - it's a simple and
flexible way to support us.
- Run for us
Wherever you live in the South
West you can support people with Parkinson's by running in your
local race. From experienced marathon runners to people running for
the first time, from the Mendip Muddle to the Dartmoor Vale
Marathon. We'd love to have you on our team!
- Involve your company, workplace or social
club
Whether you want to hold a one-off event to
support us, or make us your charity of the year, we would love to
hear from you.
- Hold a Party for
Parkinson's
- Hold your own
event
You may already be taking part in
a run or holding an event. Why not support us by simply adding
sponsorship, an auction or raffle?
- Trusts and foundations
Help us to support more people with Parkinson's in the South West.
Find out about opportunities to fund a range of projects in the
South West from research to physiotherapy or education
initiatives.
- Make a donation to help people
with Parkinson's
To find out more about any of these opportunities to support us,
contact Amy McKay, Regional Fundraiser on 0844 225 3732 or email
rf.southwest@parkinsons.org.uk
Get involved in volunteering
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with us in the
South West, from joining one of our local branch committees, to
helping us at events or fundraising. All new volunteers receive an
induction and support from our team. If you are interested in
knowing more about volunteering with us we would love to hear from
you. To find out more, contact:
More about volunteering your time to help
people with Parkinson's
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