Party for Parkinson's

Hosting a Party for Parkinson's is a great way to have fun and raise funds to support people with Parkinson's.

Have a tea party for Parkinson's this summer

A tea party or a garden party is a great way to celebrate the summer and support Parkinson's UK.

Get the party started

Request your free Party for Parkinson's pack - full of party planning ideas, including:

• Booklet of advice, fundraising tips and recipes
• Invitations (PDF, 349KB)
• Posters (PDF, 445KB)
• Balloons, stickers, collection box
• Reply form (PDF, 240 KB)

If Jean and David can do it so can you!

Parkinson's UK supporters David and Jean Robey, from Harrogate, have held garden parties for a number of years. Here are their tips:

• Garden parties are a very enjoyable way of raising funds and awareness.
• It's easy and informal so appeals to people with Parkinson's and their friends.
• Having said that, nothing happens, however low key without organisation and effort!
• Family and friends are particularly helpful and don't be afraid to match a person to a job. You just have to ask.
• The money making depends on getting people to come - send invitations out and make announcements at local group meetings you attend.
• Chat to people who need a little encouragement - this usually seems to work. We're often asked 'when is the garden party this year'.
• The food needs to be simple and look appetising, with plenty of tea.
• It pays off to have good raffle prizes eg gifts from local trades people, plants, wine, restaurant vouchers, and sell tickets around the tables.
• Our target number is 150 people but usually exceeds that.

More inspiration

More of our 'hosts with the most' share their experiences of organising a Party for Parkinson's:

Claire Bryce's Big Pub Lunch
Claire Bryce held a fun filled Jubilee-themed Big Lunch at her pub.

 

 

Pauline and Lorraine's party
Pauline Speirs held a Party for Parkinson's with the help of her friend Lorraine Evans, family and friends.

 

 

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