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Yorkshire Three Peaks

Summit three mountains in two days for The Cure Parkinson's Trust, and explore the rugged British countryside at it's very best. Read more

Climb Ben Nevis

Climb Ben Nevis! The highest point in Scotland and the British Isles in aid of The Cure Parkinson's TrustRead more

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

One of the ‘Seven Summits’, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Take on this bucket list challenge in aid of The Cure Parkinson's Trust!Read more

Jurassic Coast Weekend Trek

Trek 95 miles along The Jurassic Coast, England's first Natural World Heritage SiteRead more

Burma Hilltribe Trek

Isolated from modern tourism until very recently, Burma is a captivating land rich in natural beauty and culture.Read more

Snowdon By Night

The highest mountain in Wales at 1085m, its Welsh name is Yr Wyddfa, reputedly the burial place of a mythical giant. A popular summit trek by day-time, it forms a real challenge by night!Read more

A tough and challenging trek through the remote and wild environment of Iceland - taking in mountains, volcanoes and glaciers. Take on this exciting challenge in aid of The Cure Parkinson's Trust! Read more

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The Cure Parkinson's Trust & Parkinson’s Community Mourn the Loss of Their Champion

“So how has the task of finding better treatments for Parkinson’s made me more passionate, more determined and more fulfilled in my life than I ever thought possible? The answer to this question is simple. It’s the people." - Tom Isaacs

Hilton Food Group's Charity Golf Day

The Hilton Food Group’s first ever charity golfing day was a huge success raising a fantastic £33,000 for The Cure Parkinson's Trust...

Bosham Open Gardens 2017

With The Cure Parkinson's Trust as their beneficiary charity 27 gardens in the beautiful Sussex village of Bosham opened their gates to the public...

In Memory of our Co-founder Tom Isaacs

Tom Isaacs - our President and Co-founder - died unexpectedly on 31st May. Tom was and is the charity's inspiration and his passing is devastating. However - his determination to help find a cure for everyone living with Parkinson’s remains THE mission of this incredible charity and we are more determined than ever to fulfil his vision...

Breakthrough in stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

In a major breakthrough for the treatment of Parkinson's, researchers working with laboratory rats show it is possible to make dopamine cells from embryonic stem cells and transplant them into the brain.

Tom Isaacs

We are devastated to announce that Tom Isaacs, President and Co-founder of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) died on Wednesday morning (31st May). Tom’s passing was unexpected and swift.

New Evidence Suggests Parkinson's Might Not Start in The Brain

A new study adds to a raft of new evidence which suggests Parkinson's starts in the gut.

Trials - Repurposed drugs

Our Linked Clinical Trials initiative (LCT) identifies potential new treatments to slow, stop, or reverse Parkinson’s disease by 'repurposing' or repositioning drugs that are approved to treat other conditions.

Are Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease Ready for the Clinic?

A research paper published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease (Spring 2016) discusses an impending clinical trial in Parkinson's disease (PD) using parthenogenetic stem cells.

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Study links Parkinson's disease to Gut Bacteria

A new study finds that people with Parkinson's disease appear to have distinctly different gut bacteria.

Diabetes Drug Slows Experimental Parkinson’s Disease Progression.

New data published today shows this drug preserves critical brain function in laboratory models of Parkinson’s.