Hiking

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 support 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 Site in support of The Cure Parkinson's Trust. Read more

This is a popular trek by day-time but at night it forms a real challenge. Standing at the summit by moonlight will be an unforgettable experience, as will seeing the sunrise from the mountain slopes.Read more

Climb Ben Nevis

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

Icelandic Lava Trek

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 support of The Cure Parkinson's Trust. Read more

Yorkshire Three Peaks

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

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Team CPT at the 2018 Royal Parks Half Marathon

The autumnal weather did not dampen the spirits of our fantastic team of 40 runners who completed the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon on Sunday 14th October in support of our pioneering Parkinson's research.

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2019

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon has quickly become CPT's biggest challenge event of the year, and we want you to join us!

Chorleywood Golf Day

Join the Ladies Captain at Chorleywood Golf Club for a round of golf on the beautiful 9 hole course, set in the heart of Chorleywood Common in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust.

Bosham Open Gardens

Bosham Open Gardens is a rare opportunity to visit many beautiful private gardens in and around Bosham Village.

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 international 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.

Science news

Read the latest Parkinson's science and research news here.

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The NAC Trial - the facts

Stem Cell Therapies - Research Update

When diagnosed, people with Parkinson’s have often had the disease for years and have lost over half of the dopamine producing cells in their brain. Now scientists are searching for a way to replace these nerve cells.

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Diabetes Drug Potential Disease-Modifying Therapy

The study, published in The Lancet and funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), supported by CPT found that people with Parkinson’s treated with Exenatide for one year performed better in motor tests than those on placebo.

The Cure Collective

The Cure Collective is an opportunity to join like-minded individuals who are committed to help drive forward the quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s... Read more

Leave a gift in your Will

A donation to The Cure Parkinson's Trust will make a huge difference to our research to slow, stop or even reverse Parkinson's. Read more